Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) (Top-Ranked Private School for 2026)

7070 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) Photo #1 - There are 400 ways to be a Burke's girl.

Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) Photo #2 - The Maypole ceremony each spring takes advantage of our campus' beautiful open space.

Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) Photo #3 - At Burke's, students collaborate across divisions and subject areas.

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 Facts (2026)

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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1908

Colors

Green, Gold

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

4 acres

Student Body

Total Students

404 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% 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/Advanced Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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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.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 10

Yearly Tuition Cost

$33,920

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Tuition Notes

$33,920 for Lower School students $35,200 for Upper School students

% on Financial Aid

21%

Acceptance Rate

28%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Natalie Mast

Admissions Associate

Krissi Lewis

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$22 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerSoftball

Volleyball

School Notes

School Motto: Educate, Encourage, Empower
School Mascot: Tree

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

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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?

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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 81%. 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.