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Best Public Schools in Burlington, WI


At a glance
10
Schools
4,080
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedKarcher Middle School107th of 628 Wisconsin middle schools
Biggest riser
Waller Elementary up 158 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Randall Consolidated School 12.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Burlington, Wisconsin is home to a diverse set of 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve students from a range of backgrounds and demonstrate varying levels of academic performance.

At the top of the pack is Burlington High School, which ranks 99th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts an impressive 91.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate. Other standout schools include Wheatland Center Elementary, which ranks 447th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and earns a 3-star rating, and Karcher Middle School, which ranks 102nd out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools and also earns a 4-star rating.

The data also reveals significant variation in performance and demographics among the schools within the Burlington Area School District. For example, Cooper Montessori stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts scores, while Winkler Elementary has lower proficiency rates in some subjects compared to the district average. The alternative school, Wisconsin Connect Charter School, also has a unique profile with a high free/reduced lunch rate, low student-teacher ratio, and strong graduation rate, but lower test scores in some areas.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private





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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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