For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,392 students in Burlington, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, KY are Charles H. Kelly Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Stephens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Burlington, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6775 Mcville Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5946 Orient St
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5687 Hwy 237
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Accel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Barney Road
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 283-3250
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 283-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Camp Ernst Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6515 Camp Ernst Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burlington, KY include Charles H. Kelly Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Stephens Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burlington?
5 public elementary schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Burlington include: Charles H. Kelly Elementary School vs. Burlington Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School vs. Charles H. Kelly Elementary School, Stephens Elementary School vs. Burlington Elementary School
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