Burke`s mission is to educate, encourage and empower girls.
Our school combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood so that students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Yearly Tuition: $33,920
- Application Deadline: Dec. 10
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
402 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 49%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Lower School: Plaid jumper or green pants with white shirt. Upper School: Middy and skirt or blue pants and white shirt.
Lower School: Plaid jumper or green pants with white shirt. Upper School: Middy and skirt or blue pants and white shirt.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10
Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,920
Tuition Notes
$33,920 for Lower School students
$35,200 for Upper School students
% on Financial Aid
21%
Admissions Director
Natalie Mast
Admissions Associate
Krissi Lewis
Endowment Size
$15.8 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
School Notes
To fulfill its mission, Burke`s commits to:
- Provide a rigorous and robust program, tailored especially for girls, that nurtures academic, artistic, physical, cultural, and social-emotional growth.
- Offer a vibrant and innovative learning environment that develops curiosity and creativity along with the collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in a complex world.
- Build a caring, diverse, and inclusive school community that values differences as well as similarities and fosters a sense of responsibility for oneself and others.
- Take a child-centered approach to learning that honors developmental stages, supports healthy relationships, promotes well-being, and recognizes the individuality of each girl.
- Create ongoing opportunities for girls to embrace challenge, take risks, learn from mistakes, cultivate leadership, advocate for themselves, and achieve their personal best.
- Sustain an inspiring faculty that is passionate about education.
- Partner with parents to support a reflective and joyful educational experience.
- Strive for continual improvement in a school-wide culture that celebrates meaningful tradition as a bridge from past to present to future.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) cost?
Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's)'s tuition is approximately $33,920 for private students.
What schools are Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) often compared to?
Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's)is often viewed alongside schools like The Hamlin School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) offer?
Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's)'s ranking?
Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's)?
The application deadline for Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) is Dec. 10.
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