Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) vs. The Hamlin School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
The Hamlin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Resources
Overview
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.
For well over 150 years, the mission of The Hamlin School has been "to educate girls and women to meet the challenges of their time." The K-8 program, rooted in a deep commitment to wellness and belonging, aims to develop the intellect, moral fiber, confidence, resilience, and leadership skills in each student.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1908
1863
Students Body
Total Students
402 students
441 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
26%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
48
Grade 1 Students
44
48
Grade 2 Students
44
48
Grade 3 Students
44
46
Grade 4 Students
44
48
Grade 5 Students
46
46
Grade 6 Students
46
55
Grade 7 Students
46
52
Grade 8 Students
46
50
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
65 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
24
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:7
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.)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10
Dec. 15 / Jan. 2
Tuition Cost
$33,920
$43,500
Tuition Notes
$33,920 for Lower School students
$35,200 for Upper School students
Tuition for all grades, K-8, for the 2023-2024 school year is $43,500. Tuition includes lunch and snack as well as all book, materials, and technology fees. All school activities, field trips, and outdoor education programs during the school year are also included.
% on Financial Aid
21%
21%
Admissions Director
Natalie Mast
Lisa Lau Aquino '81
Admissions Associate
Krissi Lewis
Karen Thompson P'16
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
After School Care Program, After School Sports, Chorus, Diversity Club, Theater Arts