Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

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 (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's)
Kind	43
1	45
2	46
3	42
4	45
5	46
6	46
7	45
8	46

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1908

School Calendar

Campus Size

4 acres

School Motto

Educate, Encourage, Empower

Student Body

Total Students

404 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

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.

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

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

Endowment Size

$22 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerSoftball

Volleyball

Colors

Green, Gold

School Mascot

Tree

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

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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.

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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 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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,348 for elementary schools and $40,742 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 59% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).