Admissions Dates
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Fall 2026
Start an Application
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November 22
Admissions Open House
our mission:
Burke consciously brings together students who are different from one another in many ways, actively engages them in their own education, holds them to high expectations, gives them power and responsibility, and supports and advances their growth as skilled and independent thinkers who step forward to make positive contributions to the world in which they live.
Burke consciously brings together students who are different from one another in many ways, actively engages them in their own education, holds them to high expectations, gives them power and responsibility, and supports and advances their growth as skilled and independent thinkers who step forward to make positive contributions to the world in which they live.
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average class size
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student-teacher ratio
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teachers with advanced degrees
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represented zip codes
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students from DC
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blocks from the Metro
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students of color
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new students from public schools
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new students from private schools
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new students from international schools
6%
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Our Neighbors - Howard Law School
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Our Neighbors - UDC
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Our Neighbors - UDC
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Our Neighbors - Levine School
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Our Neighborhood
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Our Neighborhood
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Our Neighbors - Jordan Law Library
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Our Neighbors - Jordan Law Library
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Our Neighborhood
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Our Metro Stop
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Our Metro Stop
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Our Neighbors - UDC
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Our Neighborhood
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Local Landmark
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Across the Street - Penni Park
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Across the Street - Penni Park
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Our Neighborhood
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Our Neighborhood
Upcoming Admissions Events
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Fall 2025 All-Conference Honors
Congratulations to the Burke athletes who were named to the all-conference teams and to the athletes who led their teams throughout the season.Read Full Story -
Greeting Our Grandparents & Grandfriends
This Veterans Day, Burke welcomed more than 150 guests to our annual, intergenerational celebration. Following a reception in the Commons, our grandparents enjoyed a welcome program in the Theater – including a "day in the life" for each Burke middle school grade, presentations from our affinity group leaders, and singing with the HS Vocal Ensemble.Read Full Story
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We Open Early - And Close Late
Doors open starting at 7:30 AM, and students can socialize in the Commons, study in the Library, or enjoy our outdoor spaces until 8:30 AM.Read Full Story -
Starting in 7th Grade | Middle School
Read Full Story“Coming to Burke was daunting at first. I came from a bigger school and didn’t know what to expect. However, everyone was super welcoming and I was able to connect with people from the very first day.”— Jack J. ‘26“Thankfully, we found Burke. It is the community we had hoped for and the transition could not have been smoother. Students were welcoming. Faculty and staff were caring and wanted to really know our daughter to set her up for success.”— Tara G. P’28
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we look forward to meeting you!
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7th Grade Language Arts 2025-26
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Co-ed, progressive, college prep school in Washington, DC featuring a challenging curriculum in an inclusive environment for grades 6-12.
4101 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008 | Phone: 202-362-8882 | Fax: 202-362-1914