Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52601

The 52601 zip code area in Burlington, Iowa is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Burlington Community School District. While the district as a whole is performing poorly compared to the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools stand out with relatively stronger performance.

Sunnyside Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in the area, with a statewide ranking of 225 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and strong test scores, with 72.7% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 81.8% proficient or better in Mathematics. North Hill Elementary School also performs relatively well, with 62.3% of 3rd graders and 70.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.

The secondary schools in the area, including Burlington Community High School and Edward Stone Middle School, generally have lower proficiency rates, especially in Mathematics. The district also faces challenges with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 35.8% to 75.71% across the schools, suggesting significant socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to the overall poor performance.