Public schools in Burlington, KY
5 open public schools with an address in Burlington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,350
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Burlington public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Burlington, KY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,350 students, an average of 470 per school. The largest campus is Burlington Elementary School (689 students).
Every listed school belongs to Boone County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Burlington
Elementary schools in Burlington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Elementary School Boone County | PK–05 | 689 | 15:1 | |
| Charles H. Kelly Elementary School Boone County | PK–05 | 242 | 11.5:1 | |
| Stephens Elementary School Boone County | PK–05 | 577 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Burlington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Ernst Middle School Boone County | 06–08 | 688 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Burlington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCEL Academy Boone County · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 154 | 25.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.9%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black6.9%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Burlington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,350 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Burlington
How many public schools are in Burlington, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Burlington: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,350 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Burlington?
All listed public schools with an address in Burlington belong to Boone County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Burlington?
ACCEL Academy reported the largest high-school enrollment in Burlington, with 154 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Burlington?
No school with an address in Burlington is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Burlington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Burlington public schools is 15:1, similar to the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Burlington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities