Admissions Dates
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November 22
Admissions Open House
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Fall 2026
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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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The Might of Music
In late October, our Thursday assembly featured Sounds of Saving, a New York-based music and mental health nonprofit co-founded by Charlie Gross '88. Highlights included live music by Bartees Strange and Nicknames (Max Streitwieser '20, NYU '24) and a panel discussion with the artists, facilitated Lelo M. '28 and Liam B. '28. Both Bartees and Max visited music classes and hosted a discussion in the Library at lunch.Read Full Story
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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 -
What Our Parents Say | High School Transfers
Read Full Story“When our son transferred to Burke, we weren’t sure what to expect. He had been doing well at his large public high school, but we had watched his love of learning begin to dim. Burke changed everything."
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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