Admissions

Applying

Grades 6-12 | Washington DC | Bold Possibilities | Balanced Approach
 
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 10th grade

How the process works:

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  • Exploring (Summer, Fall)


    Browse our website, read 1968 Magazine, and request a viewbook.

    Learn about our mission and educational philosophy at your own pace, and see what speaks to you.

  • Visiting (Fall, Winter)


    While we always enjoy welcoming families to Burke, campus visits are not required in the admissions process. We offer several ways to experience Burke in person, and you should choose those that would be beneficial to your student and family. Some prefer the small group tour format; some relish the high energy at Open Houses; some enjoy connecting at fairs or other off-campus events.

  • Applying (Fall, Winter)


    To submit an application, please create an account in Ravenna, go to Edmund Burke School in the Directory, and click Apply. You can apply for Fall 2026 entry starting on September 8. The application has three parts:

    1. Preliminary Application Form (due January 6)
    2. Supplemental Documents (test scores, recommendations, etc.)
    3. Financial Aid Application (optional)

    We encourage you to complete the first step as soon as possible, so that we can schedule an interview for the parents and student with a member of our Admissions team.

  • Deciding (Spring)

     
    We will release admissions decisions on February 27, 2026, and you will then have two weeks to make a choice. During those weeks, we offer another round of events – so you'll be able to visit and explore after decisions are released too.
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)

2025-26 Admissions Dates

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Admissions News 2025-26

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  • Photo of Elizabeth Paladino

    Elizabeth Paladino 

    Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid
    Haverford College - B.A.
    Suffolk University - M.Ed.
    Began at Burke: 2012
  • Photo of Shala Goolsby

    Shala Goolsby 

    Admissions and Enrollment Services Coordinator
    Univ. of the District of Columbia - B.A.
    Began at Burke: 2010
  • Photo of Domotá Byrd

    Domotá Byrd 

    Assistant Director of Enrollment Management & Outreach / Volleyball Coach
    Hood College - B.A
    Began at Burke: 2023
  • Photo of Supriya Kotagal

    Supriya Kotagal 

    Director of Auxiliary Programs / Admissions Associate
    Emory 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