About Burroughs
Burroughs is a K-5 community school south of Lake Harriet. Our goal is to accelerate academic and emotional growth for all of our students while also helping our students understand and value the diversity of our city.
Burroughs Elementary School promotes academic excellence, dedication to inclusion, and a true sense of community.
Nestled on the banks of Minnehaha Creek, Burroughs Elementary serves the Lynnhurst and Tangletown neighborhoods of Southwest Minneapolis. Burroughs students receive a first-class education that balances academic rigor with nurturing, caring staff and meaningful student engagement. The surrounding natural setting enriches students' instruction in STEM, music, art, and physical fitness. School staff recognize families' and the neighboring community's integral role in overall student success and welcome their involvement.
At a Glance
- Advanced Learner Instruction
- AMAZEWorks programming as part of our dedication to equity
- Leadership opportunities for 4th and 5th graders
- Multilingual programming
- Special Education services with highly specialized autism programming
- Minneapolis Kids school-age care
- Many before and after school activities such as lego robotics, math club, chess club, Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Active Solutions (PE classes)
Attendance Area Middle School: Justice Page
Attendance Area High School: Washburn
Transportation: F4
1601 W. 50th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-668-3280
Fax: 612-668-3290
Grades: K-5
Student Hours: 9:10 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tour Burroughs!
Our official tours for the '25-'26 school year have ended. If you would like an informal tour, please contact
Dr. Maggie Vecchio-Smith, principal.
Burroughs Student Ambassadors
Burroughs Welcome Video 20 min
Burroughs Welcome Video 5 min
