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HP Video 2023
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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.
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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
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Latest Burke's Headlines
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The “Magic” of ASEP
Burke’s after-school enrichment program (ASEP) continues the joy of learning after the school day.Read More -
Celebrating the Second Grade Play
Read MoreIn early February, the Class of 2031 performed “Live from Planet Earth! The Story of Rachel Carson and the Interconnectedness of All Things.” -
K-8 Science at Burke's
Burke's students are encouraged to ask deep questions about the world around them.Read More -
World Read Aloud Day 2025
Read MoreThe Lower School enjoyed its second annual World Read Aloud Day to honor the joy and power of reading. -
The Repair Clinic Is Open For Business!
Read MoreA ripped stuffed animal? Mechanical issues with a clock? Come find Burke’s third graders—they are repair professionals-in-training! -
Fourth Grade "The Suffragist Play"
Read MoreFourth graders received standing ovations for “The Suffragist Play,” a production based on the women’s suffrage movement. -
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Fifth Graders Explore Electricity
Our fifth-grade scientists embarked on an electrifying journey into the world of static electricity.Read More -
Empowering Leaders of Tomorrow
Educating, encouraging, and empowering girls is paramount at Burke’s, and students find leadership opportunities across the Lower and Upper School.Read More -
Leadership, Resilience & Teamwork in Sport
Read MoreBurke’s launched the fall Upper School athletics season with 132 student-athletes competing at eleven levels. -
Welcome Assembly: Song and Cheer
This all-school tradition is filled with joy and celebration at the start of every school year!Read More
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Calendar
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Admissions Spring Tour
Spring tours offer an introduction to Burke's ahead of the next admissions season. This event is In-person. For questions, please contact Burke's Admissions (admissions@burkes.org). -
Burke's Art Festival
A celebration of student artwork from the school year. -
Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day
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Admissions Spring Tour
Spring tours offer an introduction to Burke's ahead of the next admissions season. This event is In-person. For questions, please contact Burke's Admissions (admissions@burkes.org). -
Admissions Spring Tour
Spring tours offer an introduction to Burke's ahead of the next admissions season. This event is In-person. For questions, please contact Burke's Admissions (admissions@burkes.org).
Take the Next Steps
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.