Admissions

Admissions Process

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Please create an account in Ravenna to register for tours and other admissions events.

Tour Dates

Join us for a Campus Tour this fall! The first step in the admissions process is experiencing Burke’s in person by exploring our beautiful outdoor campus. During your visit, you’ll see classrooms in action and have the chance to meet our administrators, teachers, current parents, and students.
 
Campus Tours will be offered on the dates listed below. Registration opens September 1.
 
Wednesday, September 24 "Early Bird" Tour
Wednesday, October 1
Tuesday, October 7
Wednesday, October 15
Friday, October 24
Tuesday, November 4
Wednesday, November 12
Friday, January 9

To register, please create an account on Ravenna and Explore Burke's through the School Directory.
 
 

Steps to Apply

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Application Deadlines

We are now accepting inquiries for the 2026-27 school year, and will reach out with tour information at the beginning of September. You can begin your process by inquiring on Ravenna.

September-January: Sign up for a tour. We highly recommend coming on a tour and attending our Curriculum Preview (November 8, 2025).

January 11, 2026 - Application Deadline 
Kindergarten and transfer student applications are due on this date. Application fees are non-refundable. If our application fee is a financial burden for your family, please contact us at admissions@burkes.org to request a fee waiver.

January 31, 2026 - Collaborative Tuition Application Deadline

March 19, 2026 - Admissions Decisions Posted Electronically in Ravenna at 12 p.m. Parents and guardians will have a week to contemplate their decision and share it with the school.

Event Schedule

  • Tour & Event Registration Opens

    September-January

    Tour dates will open on September 1, 2025.

  • Curriculum Preview

    November 8, 2025
    10 a.m.-1 p.m.

    Take a closer look at Burke’s curriculum and meet faculty from all grade levels. You’ll also have the chance to connect with Burke’s students and alumnae. Topics covered include Kindergarten 101, Lower and Upper School Science and Math, Makery Mindset, Creating a Sense of Belonging, Social-Emotional Learning, Library, an Alumnae Panel, and much more!

  • Collaborative Tuition Workshop

    December 3, 2025
    5:30-6:30 p.m. (via Zoom)
     
    A workshop designed to expand access and support greater socioeconomic diversity within our school community. We recognize that all families make some level of sacrifice to afford an independent school education, and Burke’s is committed to ensuring that Collaborative Tuition awards are fair and accessible for every student who needs them.

  • Kindergarten Screenings

    January 2026

    In-person, one-on-one kindergarten assessments are required for all applicants. These screenings help us better understand your daughter’s readiness for kindergarten. Appointment registration will open in December.

  • Kindergarten Playdates

    January 2026

    Kindergarten Playdates give us the chance to get to know your daughter in a small group and classroom setting. While she enjoys fun activities with other children and our teachers, we’ll also offer special programming for parents and guardians.
     
    If you feel your daughter would be more comfortable in a familiar environment, we’re happy to arrange a visit to her preschool instead. Please email us at admissions@burkes.org to make arrangements.

  • MOSAIC

    December 10, 2025
    5:30-7 p.m.
     
    MOSAIC is an admissions event designed for families of color, LGBTQ+ families, and adoptive families to connect with current Burke’s families who share similar identities and experiences.

  • Upper School Shadow Days

    January-February

    Upper School Shadow Days are held in January and early February. Students applying to grades 5–7 are invited to campus to experience a regular school day and take part in all its activities. During the visit, your daughter will also complete a brief academic assessment.

  • Lower School Shadow Days

    January-February

    Applicants to grades 3-4 are invited to campus to spend a day in a classroom and take part in a typical school day. During the visit, your daughter will also complete a brief academic assessment.
     
    Applicants to grades 1-2 are not required to participate in a Shadow Day, but will be invited to campus in January or February for an academic assessment only.
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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.
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