Public schools in Burton, MI
16 open public schools with an address in Burton, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,141
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Burton public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Burton, MI: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,141 students, an average of 259 per school. The largest campus is Burton Glen Charter Academy (709 students).
Bendle Public Schools operates the most schools here (4), and 5 regular districts have at least one Burton campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 17:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 86% 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 Burton
Bendle Public Schools
Public school district
4 schools in Burton
Bentley Community School District
Public school district
4 schools in Burton
Atherton Community Schools
Public school district
3 schools in Burton
Burton Glen Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Burton
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Public school district
1 school in Burton · 10 total
Flex High School of Michigan
Independent charter agency
1 school in Burton · 2 total
Kearsley Community School District
Public school district
1 school in Burton · 7 total
Madison Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Burton · 2 total
Elementary schools in Burton
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Elementary School Atherton Community Schools | KG–06 | 267 | 11.9:1 | |
| Barhitte Elementary School Bentley Community School District | PK–05 | 309 | 17.2:1 | |
| Burton Glen Charter Academy Burton Glen Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 709 | 21.5:1 | |
| Gladys Dillon Elementary School Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools | KG–03 | 215 | 12.6:1 | |
| South Bendle Elementary School Bendle Public Schools | PK–02 | 246 | 15.9:1 | |
| West Bendle Elementary School Bendle Public Schools | 03–05 | 209 | 14.4:1 | |
| Weston Elementary School Kearsley Community School District | PK–01 | 380 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Burton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bendle Middle School Bendle Public Schools | 06–08 | 219 | 13:1 | |
| Bentley Middle School Bentley Community School District | 06–08 | 145 | 17.7:1 |
High schools in Burton
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Jr Sr High School Atherton Community Schools | 07–12 | 323 | 16.7:1 | |
| Bendle High School Bendle Public Schools | 09–12 | 307 | 16.7:1 | |
| Bentley High School BOLD Academy Bentley Community School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 25 | 83.3:1 | |
| Bentley Senior High School Bentley Community School District | 09–12 | 227 | 17.6:1 | |
| Flex High Burton Flex High School of Michigan · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 236 | 27.8:1 | |
| Madison Academy High School Madison Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 276 | 6.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Burton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center Atherton Community Schools · Alternative School | PK–12 | 48 | 20.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.5%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black32.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Burton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,141 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Burton
How many public schools are in Burton, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Burton: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,141 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Burton?
Schools with an address in Burton belong to 8 education agencies, led by Bendle Public Schools (4 schools), Bentley Community School District (4 schools), Atherton Community Schools (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Burton?
Atherton Jr Sr High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Burton, with 323 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Burton?
Yes. 3 of the 16 public schools in Burton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Burton Glen Charter Academy, Flex High Burton, Madison Academy High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Burton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Burton public schools is 17:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Burton 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 Michigan cities