For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 302 students in Burden, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Burden, KS are Central Elementary School and Central Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burden, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Burden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Burden, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1045 N. Oak
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-3195
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-3195
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burden, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Burden, KS include Central Elementary School and Central Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Burden?
2 public schools are located in Burden.
What is the racial composition of students in Burden?
Burden public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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