Upper School: Grades 5-8

We welcome transfer students as spots become available
Application Requirements (Apply, Access Forms, and Submit Requirements on Ravenna)
  • Step 1:  Sign Up for a Tour and our Curriculum Preview (November 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.) - Reservations are required.
  • Step 2: Submit an Application (Priority deadline is December 15, 2023. Families who apply prior to this date are guaranteed a parent interview. All other applications are due January 7, 2024, and will be offered an interview based on availability.)
  • Step 3: Schedule a parent interview on Ravenna after you submit an application, either in person or via Zoom. We kindly ask that all parents and guardians attend. 
  • Step 4: Submit Admissions Documents (due February 1, 2024)
    • Confidential School Evaluation Form - Please reach out if you need a due date extension.
    • Upper School applicants need to submit two evaluation forms from two different teachers.
    • Official Transcripts - Transcripts should include grades and comments from the current and previous two school years, and be sent directly from the school to our Admissions Office.
    • Immunization Form - Immunization forms may be sent from you or your pediatrician’s office. We accept both digital and hard copies.
  • Step 5: Schedule an on-campus Shadow Day - Upper School applicants are asked to visit us on-campus to participate in a regular school day. Applicants will also have a brief academic assessment during their visit. These visits will take place on weekdays in January and early February.
  • Step 6: Receive your Decision on March 14, 2024 - Admission decisions will be emailed at 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Families interested in applying for financial assistance should submit an application by January 31, 2024. If you would like to learn more about our financial assistance process, we invite you to attend our Financial Assistance Workshop on November 29, 2023 (via Zoom) from 5:30-7 p.m.
 
Please email us with any questions: admissions@burkes.org.
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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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