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Fall 2027 Admission
Starting your search for Fall 2027 entry? You're welcome to submit an inquiry here to get started.
Fall 2026 Admission
As of May 2026, we may consider Round II applications should space be available in the grade. Please note:Starting your search for Fall 2027 entry? You're welcome to submit an inquiry here to get started.
Fall 2026 Admission
- Our rising 9th grade (Class of 2030) is fully enrolled and we cannot consider applications to 9th grade at this time.
- Space is especially limited in our high school division. We ask families to reach out before starting an application.
- Financial aid is not available at this juncture in our process.
- Questions: admissions@burkeschool.org.
Edmund Burke School welcomes applications for 6th-11th grade. The following grades are considered expansion / entry years, when we expect the size of the grade to increase:
| 6th grade - all students are new | 9th grade - grade size doubles |
| 7th grade - 7-8 new students (learn more) | 10th grade (parent perspective) |
| 8th grade - 3-5 new students (on average) | |
NEW Burke students in 2025-26 ...
- come from 45 different public, charter, independent, and international schools
- represent 31 different zip codes in DC (62%), Maryland (29%), and Virginia (9%)
- will be joining every grade, including 31 new students in the rising 9th grade (Class of 2029)
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Our Approach to Extracurriculars
At Burke, our goal is for students to continually explore – be that in 6th, 9th, or 12th grade. Whether you are brand-new or well-versed in a discipline, Burke will be your space to grow.Read Full Story
How do we make that possible?
1. "No Cut" Policy: this doesn't mean we eschew auditions and tryouts, and it doesn't mean we guarantee equal playing time. But it means that any student who wants to try soccer, acting, swim, or costume design (and more) will have a place in those programs.
2. The Burke Schedule: we build arts, clubs, and leadership into the school day, which both affirms their significant value and lessens the constraints on after school hours. -
On Experiential Learning
Read Full StoryOur identity as an urban school in DC provides inspiration and opportunity to engage students in experiential education. While field trips are a crucial ingredient, the recipe for experiential learning goes beyond that. This approach calls students to learn by doing and then by reflecting on what they've done. -
Magic & Mystery of the Burke Schedule
From the rotating “color days” to the varied community period, the Burke schedule enables rigorous, experiential learning, while also building in time to explore new interests, meet up with teachers outside class, and and enjoy the community.Read Full Story
Learn more in this feature in 1968 Magazine (Summer 2025):
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2025-26 Admissions Dates
List of 4 members.
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Elizabeth Paladino
Director of Enrollment Management & Financial AidHaverford College - B.A.
Suffolk University - M.Ed.Began at Burke: 2012 -
Shala Goolsby
Admissions and Enrollment Services CoordinatorUniv. of the District of Columbia - B.A.Began at Burke: 2010 -
Domotá Byrd
Associate Director of Enrollment Management & Outreach / Volleyball CoachHood College - B.ABegan at Burke: 2023 -
Supriya Kotagal
Director of Auxiliary Programs / Admissions AssociateEmory University - B.A.
Pace University - M.S.T.Began at Burke: 2024
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