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8 schools in Burlington

Iowa · Public K-12

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary school, Burlington's 8 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 3,140 students (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Burlington

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,140
-179 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
23,728
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,140
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
8
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Aldo Leopold Intermediate SchoolMiddle05-06412
Black Hawk Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04305
Burlington Community High SchoolHigh09-121,016
Corse Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK177
Edward Stone Middle SchoolMiddle07-08452
James Wilson Grimes SchoolElementaryKG-04212
North Hill Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04268
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04298

About Burlington

Across Burlington, Iowa, 8 public schools educates about 3,140 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 5%: 3,319 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,140 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Burlington discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Burlington, Iowa?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Burlington, with a combined enrollment of about 3,140.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Burlington?
Burlington has 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
What is the largest public school in Burlington?
Burlington Community High School is the largest public school in Burlington by enrollment, with approximately 1,016 students.
What school districts serve Burlington?
Burlington public schools are operated by Burlington Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Burlington cover?
Public schools in Burlington serve students from pre-K through grade 12.