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10 schools in Burlington

Vermont · Public K-12

Burlington, Vermont operates 10 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 3,398 students (around 340 per campus).

7-year change in Burlington

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,398
-504 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 64%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
19%
was 14%
% Asian
7%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Burlington High SchoolHigh09-12921
Burlington Technical CenterHigh09-120
C. P. Smith SchoolElementaryPK-05255
Champlain SchoolElementaryPK-05559
Edmunds Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05279
Edmunds Middle SchoolMiddle06-08356
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. WheelerElementaryPK-05201
J. J. Flynn SchoolElementaryPK-05292
Lyman C. Hunt Middle SchoolMiddle06-08322
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence BarnesElementaryPK-05213

About Burlington

Burlington, Vermont is home to 10 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,398 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Burlington is around 340 students, 27% above the Vermont average of about 268.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 13%: 3,902 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,398 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 14% to 19% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Burlington discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Burlington?
Burlington, Vermont has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,398 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Burlington?
Burlington has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Burlington?
Burlington High School is the largest public school in Burlington by enrollment, with approximately 921 students.
What school districts serve Burlington?
Burlington public schools are operated by Burlington School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Burlington cover?
Public schools in Burlington serve students from pre-K through grade 12.