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Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's)

Katherine Delmar Burke School, a private school located in San Francisco, CA, serves grade(s) K-8.
Currently, a GreatSchools Summary Rating cannot be calculated for this school due to a lack of available school quality measures.
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 (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $33,920
  • Acceptance rate: 28%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
4
School Motto
Educate, Encourage, Empower
School Mascot
Tree

Student Body

Total Students
404 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
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.
School Colors
Green, Gold

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 10
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$33,920 for Lower School students $35,200 for Upper School students
% on Financial Aid
21%
Acceptance Rate
28%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Natalie Mast
Admissions Associate
Krissi Lewis
Application URL
Endowment Size
$22 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 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 is the acceptance rate of Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's)?
The acceptance rate of Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) is 28%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's)'s acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
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: Lowest average acceptance rates, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $33,920
  • Acceptance rate: 28%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 10
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,054 for elementary schools and $38,897 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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