Quick Answer: Burbank has 21 public school sites run by Burbank Unified School District (11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 comprehensive high schools plus a continuation school, and several alternative programs), at least 8 private K-12 schools, three colleges and career schools, and more than 30 state-licensed preschool and child care centers. Public school assignment depends on your street address, so check the district boundary map before you make an offer on a home. This guide is a starting point and is not a substitute for confirming details directly with each school.
Compiled October 2026. Please verify phone numbers, admission rules and deadlines with each school before you call or apply. Enrollment figures are 2023-24 federal data and have changed since.
How Does Burbank Assign Public Schools?
Burbank Unified (district office: 1900 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91506, (818) 729-4400) assigns elementary, middle and high schools by residence address. The district publishes a school boundary map and a Master Directory by Street on its attendance boundaries page. The district notes that some residences have more than one option. For more information, visit the Burbank Unified School District website (burbankusd.org). Dr. Thomas McCoy became superintendent on July 1, 2026, according to the Burbank Leader.
| Situation | How it works |
|---|---|
| Intra-district permit (a different Burbank school) | Lottery, space-available. The 2026-27 window has closed. No late applications. Siblings aren’t guaranteed. A new permit is needed at each level change. |
| Inter-district permit (live outside Burbank) | Mainly for families where a parent works in Burbank (10+ hours or days) or owns a Burbank business. Applications for 2026-27 opened March 9, 2026 at Student Services. Reviewed annually, and revocable if a school is impacted. |
| Spanish dual immersion | Lottery. 2026-27 applications ran Jan. 26-Feb. 27, 2026. Child must be fully enrolled at the school of residence first. |
| Transitional kindergarten | Offered by the district. See the TK page on burbankusd.org for eligibility. |
Student Services is at the district office, (818) 729-4467 or (818) 729-4512. Always ask for the current school year’s dates.
Burbank Elementary Schools (TK-5)
| School | Address | Office phone | Students (2023-24) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte | 3200 W. Jeffries Ave, 91505 | (818) 729-1250 | 537 | School site |
| George Washington | 2322 N. Lincoln St, 91504 | (818) 729-5750 | 431 | School site |
| Joaquin Miller | 720 E. Providencia Ave, 91501 | (818) 729-2050 | 748 | School site |
| Providencia | 1919 N. Ontario St, 91505 | (818) 729-3100 | 403 | School site |
| Ralph Emerson | 720 E. Cypress Ave, 91501 | (818) 729-1200 | 540 | School site |
| Robert Louis Stevenson | 3333 Oak St, 91505 | (818) 729-5700 | 529 | School site |
| Theodore Roosevelt | 850 N. Cordova St, 91505 | (818) 729-3150 | 585 | School site |
| Thomas Edison | 2110 W. Chestnut St, 91506 | (818) 729-0150 | 461 | School site |
| Thomas Jefferson | 1900 N. Sixth St, 91504 | (818) 729-1600 | 749 | School site |
| Walt Disney | 1220 W. Orange Grove Ave, 91506 | (818) 729-0100 | 402 | School site |
| William McKinley | 349 W. Valencia Ave, 91506 | (818) 729-2000 | 440 | School site |
Burbank Middle Schools (6-8)
| School | Address | Office phone | Students (2023-24) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores Huerta Middle School | 420 S. Mariposa St, 91506 | (818) 729-3900 | 910 | School site |
| John Muir Middle School | 1111 N. Kenneth Rd, 91504 | (818) 729-3800 | 1,362 | School site |
| Luther Burbank Middle School | 3700 W. Jeffries Ave, 91505 | (818) 729-3700 | 967 | School site |
Burbank High Schools
| School | Address | Office phone | Students (2023-24) | Programs | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High School | 902 N. Third St, 91502 | (818) 729-5100 | 2,471 | Career technical education, NAF academies, performing and media arts (including animation and film/TV), College & Career Center | School site |
| John Burroughs High School | 1920 Clark Ave, 91506 | (818) 729-6900 | 2,358 | NAF Engineering Academy, career technical education, AP courses, visual and performing arts, student care center | School site |
| Monterey High School (continuation) | 1915 Monterey Ave, 91506 | (818) 729-5900 | 93 | Small-setting credit recovery and diploma pathway | School site |
Alternative and Adult Programs
| Program | Address | Office phone | Notes | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Adult School | 3811 Allan Ave, 91505 | (818) 729-5950 | Adult education and career training (basw.burbankusd.org) | School site |
| Horace Mann Children’s Center | 3401 Scott Rd, 91505 | (818) 729-1650 | Child care and preschool program | School site |
| Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) | 3715 Allan Ave, 91505 | (818) 729-6963 | Independent study, grades 6-12 (168 students) | School site |
| Magnolia Park School | 1915 W. Monterey Ave, 91506 | (818) 729-6900 | Special education, grades 6-12 (28 students) | School site |
The district also lists a Community Day program (grades 7-12, 26 students in 2023-24). Each school’s page is linked from the BUSD schools directory, where you can find staff and administrator listings.
Special Programs in Burbank Public Schools
- Career technical education (CTE): pathways at both comprehensive high schools, plus adult school training. See cte.burbankusd.org.
- NAF academies: career-themed academies, including an engineering academy at John Burroughs High School. See naf.burbankusd.org.
- Gifted and talented education (GATE): offered by the district; ask your school about identification.
- Performing and media arts: Burbank High School offers animation and film/TV coursework, which fits a city built around the studios.
Private Schools in Burbank
| School | Address | Phone | Grades | Approx. students | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence High School (Catholic) | 511 S. Buena Vista St, 91505 | (818) 846-8141 | 9-12 | ~507 | School site |
| St. Finbar Parish School (Catholic) | 2120 W. Olive Ave, 91506 | (818) 848-0191 | K-8 | ~273 | School site |
| St. Francis Xavier School (Catholic) | 3601 Scott Rd, 91504 | (818) 504-4422 | K-8 | ~232 | School site |
| St. Robert Bellarmine School (Catholic) | 154 N. 5th St, 91501 | (818) 842-5033 | TK-8 | ~173 | School site |
| International School of Los Angeles – Burbank | 1105 W. Riverside Dr, 91506 | See school website | 7-12 | ~398 | School site |
| Brighton Hall School | 755 N. Whitnall Hwy, 91505 | (818) 985-9485 | K-12 | ~60-69 | School site |
| Scholars Preparatory School | 1001 S. Glenoaks Blvd | (818) 242-3344 | PK-12 | ~165 | School site |
| The Neilson Academy | 1825 N. Niagara St, 91505 | (818) 478-1446 | 1-12 | ~12 | School site |
Private schools set their own admission rules, tuition and deadlines, and none are limited by neighborhood boundaries. Websites are linked in the table (the Neilson Academy link comes from a school directory, so confirm it). Ask each school about applications, testing, financial aid and waitlists. Enrollment figures come from federal and school directory data and are approximate. Two Burbank schools I found listed in older directories, First Lutheran School and St. John Paul II STEM Academy, appear to have closed.
Colleges, Film Schools and Career Training
| Institution | Address | Phone | Type | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury University | 7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd, 91504 | (818) 767-0888 | Private nonprofit four-year university (architecture, business, design and more) | woodbury.edu |
| New York Film Academy | 3300 W. Riverside Dr, 91505 | (818) 333-3558 | Private for-profit film, acting and media school; accredited by WSCUC | nyfa.edu |
| CES College | 401 S. Glenoaks Blvd, Ste 211, 91502 | (818) 563-9822 | Private for-profit career college (less than two years) | cescollege.edu |
Burbank Adult School (listed above) also offers career technical training. Admission and tuition vary by program, so contact each school directly.
All State-Licensed Preschools and Child Care Centers in Burbank
This list comes from the California Community Care Licensing database (data file dated May 25, 2025) and covers centers with a Burbank address and active license status. Licenses change, so confirm that a center is open and has openings. You can look up any facility’s inspection history on the state Community Care Licensing website.
| Center | Address | Phone | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Pre School House | 4102 W. Victory Blvd, 91505 | (818) 934-0049 | 59 |
| Bridging Community Resources (school-age) | 230 E. Amherst Dr, 91504 | (818) 843-4907 | 36 |
| Bright Horizons Children’s Center (infant, preschool, school-age) | 115 N. Hollywood Way, 91505 | (818) 526-0580 | 11-16 per program |
| Burbank 1st United Methodist Church Nursery School | 700 N. Glenoaks Blvd, 91502 | (818) 848-3233 | 75 |
| Burbank Child Care Center | 900 N. Glenoaks Blvd, 91502 | (818) 953-7186 | 40 |
| Burbank Educare Preschool | 1709 W. Victory Blvd, 91506 | (818) 478-1489 | 35 |
| Burbank Jewish Infant Care | 2415 W. Magnolia Blvd, 91506 | (818) 954-0070 | 14 |
| Burbank Montessori Academy | 217 N. Hollywood Way, 91505 | (818) 848-8226 | 63 |
| Burbank Montessori Preschool | 332 E. Valencia Ave, 91502 | (818) 588-3206 | 38 |
| Burbank Temple Emanu El Nursery School | 1302 N. Glenoaks Blvd, 91504 | (818) 845-1734 | 84 |
| Burbank YMCA Children’s Center (preschool and infant) | 3401 Scott Rd, 91504 | (818) 729-1650 | 146 preschool, 40 infant |
| Chabad Burbank Preschool | 2415 W. Magnolia Blvd, 91506 | (818) 954-0070 | 68 |
| Citylight LA Academy | 1110 S. Victory Blvd, 91502 | (818) 736-5556 | 18 |
| Disney Children’s Center (verify eligibility; likely employee families) | 235 S. Edison Rd, 91506 | (818) 560-5437 | 88 preschool, 24 infant |
| Dream Land Child Care Center | 121-131 E. Prospect Ave, 91502 | (818) 268-2202 | 71 |
| HRASHQ Pre-School | 906 S. Main St, 91506 | (818) 909-0000 | 52 |
| Kidsversity | 310 E. Alameda Ave, 91502 | (818) 476-2639 | 44 |
| Little Angels’ Academy Burbank | 721 S. San Fernando Blvd, 91502 | (818) 953-7277 | 58 |
| Mary Alice O’Connor Child Care & Learning Center | 401 N. Buena Vista St, 91506 | (818) 846-1063 | 68 preschool, 20 infant |
| Media Center Montessori Preschool (infant site at 3717 W. Clark Ave) | 3711 W. Clark Ave, 91505 | (818) 558-3602 | 30 preschool, 16 infant |
| Montessori Children’s Academie | 2400 W. Burbank Blvd, 91506 | (818) 842-1812 | 82 |
| Montessori Children’s Academie #2 | 221 S. 6th St, 91501 | (661) 253-2014 | 41 |
| New Generation | 3821 W. Victory Blvd, 91505 | (818) 846-5531 | 51 |
| Our Village Preschool | 720 S. Main St, 91506 | (818) 848-0206 | 70 |
| Para Los Ni̱os Head Start РMagnolia | 2828 W. Magnolia Blvd, 91505 | (818) 333-4725 | 45 |
| Peter McGrath Child Development Center | 2300 N. Ontario St, 91504 | (818) 565-3572 | 68 preschool, 24 infant |
| Scholars Preparatory School | 318 E. Alameda Ave, 91502 | (818) 242-3344 | 30 |
| Village Nursery School | 3306 W. Victory Blvd, 91505 | (818) 843-5766 | 65 |
| Village Toddler Center | 3216 W. Victory Blvd, 91505 | (818) 843-4468 | 28 |
| Warner Bros. Discovery Children’s Learning Center (verify eligibility; likely employee families) | 4000 Warner Blvd, Bldg 152, 91522 | (818) 954-2003 | 84 preschool, 54 infant |
| Washington Children’s Center | 2207 W. Winona Ave, 91504 | (818) 558-5545 | 24 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Preschool | 542 N. Buena Vista St, 91505 | (818) 841-3741 | 54 |
Two Burbank programs were listed as pending licenses when the data was exported (a Burbank Jewish preschool expansion on W. Magnolia Blvd and an Adventure Academy on N. Victory Blvd), so I have left them off.
How Does School Choice Affect Buying or Selling a Home in Burbank?
School assignment is one of the first questions many buyers ask, and it’s easy to get wrong. Two homes a block apart can feed different schools, and a Burbank mailing address doesn’t guarantee a Burbank school. Before you make an offer, look up the address on the district boundary directory and call the school office. If you’re selling, be ready to tell buyers which schools serve the home, but don’t promise assignments or school quality. School assignment can change.
If you’re moving to Burbank from out of the area or downsizing, I’m happy to walk through neighborhoods and what each one is like. See also BurbanksBestNeighborhoods.com and BurbankRanchoRealtor.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out which Burbank school my home is zoned for?
Use the Burbank Unified attendance boundary map and the Master Directory by Street on the district’s Student Services page. Some addresses have more than one option, so confirm with the district before you rely on an address.
Can I attend a Burbank public school if I live outside Burbank?
Possibly. BUSD offers inter-district permits, mainly for families where a parent works in Burbank. It’s a privilege rather than a right, it is reviewed annually, and it can be revoked if a school becomes full.
Can my child attend a different Burbank school than the one for my address?
Through an intra-district permit. These are granted by lottery on a space-available basis, and the 2026-27 window has closed. Siblings aren’t guaranteed placement, and a new permit is needed at each level change.
Does Burbank have a Spanish dual immersion program?
Yes. Entry is by lottery (2026-27 applications ran January 26 to February 27, 2026), and children must first be fully enrolled at their school of residence.
Are there charter or magnet schools in Burbank?
I did not find any charter or magnet schools operating within the city limits.
How many students does Burbank Unified serve?
The state lists 13,820 students for 2025-26.
Sources
Burbank Unified School District website (burbankusd.org); National Center for Education Statistics and Urban Institute Education Data Portal (2023-24 public school and private school data; IPEDS college directory); California Community Care Licensing child care center data via data.ca.gov (May 25, 2025); Burbank Leader (superintendent announcement, March 21, 2026); Private School Review (2026-27 listings).
This guide is for general information only and is not legal or educational advice. Boundaries, programs, phone numbers and deadlines change. Verify with the school or district.
About Will Flannigan
Will Flannigan is a licensed California real estate agent (DRE #01951292) and Certified Trust & Probate Specialist with The Nell Team at Equity Union Real Estate. A former attorney, he has lived in the Burbank Rancho for more than 20 years and is fluent in Mandarin.
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