For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,187 students in Burbank, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 941 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Burbank, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burbank, IL are Harry E Fry School, Edward J Tobin Elementary School and Luther Burbank Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burbank, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Burbank have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burbank, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry E Fry School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7805 Mobile Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-5554
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-5554
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Edward J Tobin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Narragansett Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-6655
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-6655
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Luther Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8235 Linder Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 499-0838
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 499-0838
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
F B Mccord Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8450 Nashville Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-4411
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-4411
Gr: PK | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
J B Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7644 Central Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-0563
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-0563
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Richard Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8259 Lavergne Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 499-3049
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 499-3049
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Reavis High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6034 W 77th St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-7200
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,930 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Liberty Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5900 W 81st St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 952-3255
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 952-3255
Gr: 6-8 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Maddock Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8258 Sayre Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 598-0515
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 598-0515
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
A.e.r.o. Therapeutic Center
Special Education School
5400 W 77th St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burbank, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Burbank, IL include Harry E Fry School, Edward J Tobin Elementary School and Luther Burbank Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burbank?
10 public schools are located in Burbank.
What percentage of students in Burbank go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Burbank are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burbank?
Burbank public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burbank are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burbank include: Maddock Elementary School vs. F B Mccord Elementary School
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