An Independent K-8 School for Girls

Burke’s mission is to educate, encourage, and empower girls. Our school combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood so that students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.

List of 8 items.

  • 1908

    Year Founded
  • 400

    Approximate number of Students
  • 48%

    Students of Color
  • 26

    Number of Preschools Represented in Current Kindergarten
  • 28%

    Students Receiving Financial Assistance
  • 93

    Faculty & Staff
  • 6:1

    Student to Teacher Ratio
  • 3.5

    Acre Campus

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List of 5 events.

  • Dec
    22

    Winter Vacation: School Closed

  • Jan
    5

    Classes Resume

  • Jan
    9

    Admissions Campus Tour

    We welcome prospective parents and guardians to explore our campus and get to know the vibrant Burke’s community. This event is In-person.
  • Jan
    19

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day: School Closed

  • Jan
    23

    Admissions Land's End Hike (Off-Campus)

    An opportunity for prospective parents/guardians to connect with current parents on a casual, scenic walk along the Land's End Trail. This event is In-person.
    Questions about this event? Please speak with Cheryl Shaeffer (cheryl.shaeffer@burkes.org).
    Location: Lands End Trail, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
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At Burke’s, every girl shines in her own way. Our school is the place and space for expansive thinking, personal and academic exploration, and developing the courage and confidence to shine brightly. We invite every family to see how their child can shine at Burke’s.
Burke's mission is to educate, encourage and empower girls. Our school combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood so that students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.
Burke's admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.