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Fall 2027 Admission
We're excited to get to know you!
Fall 2026 Admission
As of this spring, we may consider Round II applications should space be available in the grade.
Please note: space is especially limited in our high school division and we cannot accept applications for 9th grade (Class of 2030) for Fall 2026, given the size of the grade. We ask families to reach out before starting an application. Financial aid is not available at this juncture.
We're excited to get to know you!
- Just getting started? Submit an inquiry here.
- Learn more about Burke Basics (our online introduction to the process), small group tours, and open houses right here.
- Our application for Fall 2027 entry will open on Tuesday, September 8, in Ravenna.
Fall 2026 Admission
As of this spring, we may consider Round II applications should space be available in the grade.
Please note: space is especially limited in our high school division and we cannot accept applications for 9th grade (Class of 2030) for Fall 2026, given the size of the grade. We ask families to reach out before starting an application. Financial aid is not available at this juncture.
Edmund Burke School welcomes applications for 6th-11th grade. The following grades are considered entry years (expansion years), when we expect the size of the grade to increase:
* Read a parent perspective on transferring in 10th grade.
| 6th grade - all students are new 7th grade - 7-8 new students (average) 8th grade - 3-5 new students (average) 9th grade - grade size doubles |
NEW Burke students in 2026-27:
- come from 49 different public, charter, independent, and international schools
- represent 32 different zip codes in DC (64%), Maryland (28%), and Virginia (8%)
- will be joining every grade, including 36 new students in the rising 9th grade (Class of 2030)
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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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2026-27 Admissions Dates
List of 3 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
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