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Burke's takes pride in its diverse and inclusive community and seeks to enroll students of many cultural, religious, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The admissions process for students begins in the fall prior to the planned year of attendance.
List of 12 frequently asked questions.
Is there assistance for affording Burke's?
As one of our top strategic priorities, Burke’s is committed to enrolling families of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The
Burke’s Collaborative Tuition Program
aims to provide financial access to our school through reduced tuition to qualifying families. With our commitment to supporting a socioeconomically diverse population, we aim to collaborate with families to create a tuition level that supports each family with their unique financial situation.
For the 2025-26 academic year, over
$3.3 Million
was awarded to approximately 28% of our student population whose families have demonstrated need.
Families receiving assistance will be awarded reductions on not only tuition, but on extended care, transportation, educational support and other school-related expenses at the same percentage rate as their overall award. For example, if you receive 75% off of your tuition, you will also be awarded 75% off any transportation, extended care costs, etc. Families in the Collaborative Tuition program receive a uniform stipend.
What high schools do Burke's graduates attend?
Bay School
Berkshire School
Branson School
Brentwood College School
Brentwood School
Cate School
Choate Rosemary Hall
Concord Academy
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Crystal Springs Upland School
Deerfield Academy
Drew School
Dunn School
Groton School
Hotchkiss School
International High School
Jewish Community High School
Kent School
Lick-Wilmerding High School
Lowell High School
Marin Academy
Marymount High School
Menlo School
Midland School
Middlesex School
Millbrook School
Miss Porter's School
The Nueva School
Mid-Peninsula High School
Phillips Andover Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
The Putney School
Redwood High School
Ruth Asawa School of the Arts
Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep
San Francisco University High School
St. Ignatius College Prep
St. Paul’s School
Santa Catalina School
Stevenson School
Suffield Academy
Thacher School
The Putney School
The Webb Schools
Urban School of San Francisco
Walnut Hill School of the Arts
Woodside High School
What kinds of admissions events are offered?
Burke’s offers a variety of admissions events throughout the fall and winter months. Registration for tours and other admissions events will open September 1. Please be sure to submit an
Inquiry form in Ravenna
to register for admissions events that include:
Campus Tours
Curriculum Preview
Collaborative Tuition Workshop
MOSAIC, our admissions event dedicated to families of color, LGBTQ+ families, and adoptive families to meet current Burke's families who identify with similar backgrounds.
Burke's Community Land's End Hikes (November-February)
How old does my child need to be to apply for Kindergarten?
All applicants to Kindergarten must be age 5 by September 1 of their Kindergarten year.
Do you accept transfer students?
While Kindergarten is our primary entry point, we welcome new students in grades 1–7 when openings are available.
What are the application deadlines and requirements?
September-January:
Sign up for a tour.
January 11, 2026:
Admissions Application due date. Please contact Natalie Mast if you need a fee waiver due to financial constraints. Application fees are non-refundable.
January 31, 2026
: Collaborative Tuition application deadline.
March 19, 2026
: Admissions decisions will be sent electronically at 12 p.m. Parents and guardians will have until
March 26 at 10 a.m.
to contemplate their decision and share it with the school.
What neighborhoods do Burke’s families live in?
Burke’s families hail from over 40 zip codes, primarily throughout San Francisco, and some from the North Bay, East Bay, and South Bay.
Transportation is available
via two San Francisco routes and one Marin route.
How many preschools are represented in each incoming class?
For the 2025-26 school year, incoming students come from over 26 preschools.
When does World Language instruction begin?
Burke’s offers Spanish, French, or Mandarin to students in our Upper School (grades 5-8). Students in fourth grade are exposed to all three languages before they make their choice.
How does Burke’s support the high school application process?
Burke’s employs a full-time High School Counselor to help support students through their high school admissions process. Learn more about High School Counseling
here
.
What is available through Burke’s athletics?
Burke's prides itself on maximizing playing and leadership opportunities for girls throughout the wide spectrum of skill levels found in any group of middle-school athletes.
The
Athletics Program
is available to all Upper School students with as many as six different teams in a given season practicing indoors and out.
Teams include volleyball, basketball, cross country, soccer, and futsal.
What are the opportunities for parents and guardians to get involved at Burke’s?
All parents and guardians are members of Burke's Parents' Association! There are always opportunities big and small to be present in the Burke’s community. Learn more about our
community-building events
and volunteer opportunities.
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Facebook
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Instagram
7070 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone:
415.751.0177
Fax: 415.666.0535
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.
Burke's admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Menu
Login
Admissions
arrow
Admissions Director Welcome
Why Burke's
Request Information
Spring Tours
Tuition & Affordability
Transportation
Admissions FAQ
Who We Are
arrow
Head of School Welcome
Mission & Commitments
Quick Facts
Strategic Plan
Faculty & Staff
Board of Trustees
Burke's Traditions
Campus
Academics
arrow
Educational Philosophy
Lower School
arrow
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Upper School
arrow
Humanities
Math
Science
World Languages
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Physical Education
HEART
Makery Mindset
Library
Support Services
High School Counseling
Student Life
arrow
Inclusivity & Belonging
Athletics
Wellness
Student Leadership
Service & Sustainability
Outdoor Education
After School & Summer Camps
arrow
Summer Camps
Seedlings Camps
Sports Clinics
Music Lessons
Support
arrow
Supporting Burke's
Make a Gift
Annual Fund
Parents' Association
arrow
Parent Education
Burke's Community Connections
Grandparent Council
Alumnae
arrow
Alumnae Events
Distinguished Alumna
Make a Gift
Newsroom
Calendar
Employment
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Facebook
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Instagram
Admissions
Admissions FAQ
Banner
Burke's takes pride in its diverse and inclusive community and seeks to enroll students of many cultural, religious, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The admissions process for students begins in the fall prior to the planned year of attendance.
List of 12 frequently asked questions.
Is there assistance for affording Burke's?
As one of our top strategic priorities, Burke’s is committed to enrolling families of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The
Burke’s Collaborative Tuition Program
aims to provide financial access to our school through reduced tuition to qualifying families. With our commitment to supporting a socioeconomically diverse population, we aim to collaborate with families to create a tuition level that supports each family with their unique financial situation.
For the 2025-26 academic year, over
$3.3 Million
was awarded to approximately 28% of our student population whose families have demonstrated need.
Families receiving assistance will be awarded reductions on not only tuition, but on extended care, transportation, educational support and other school-related expenses at the same percentage rate as their overall award. For example, if you receive 75% off of your tuition, you will also be awarded 75% off any transportation, extended care costs, etc. Families in the Collaborative Tuition program receive a uniform stipend.
What high schools do Burke's graduates attend?
Bay School
Berkshire School
Branson School
Brentwood College School
Brentwood School
Cate School
Choate Rosemary Hall
Concord Academy
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Crystal Springs Upland School
Deerfield Academy
Drew School
Dunn School
Groton School
Hotchkiss School
International High School
Jewish Community High School
Kent School
Lick-Wilmerding High School
Lowell High School
Marin Academy
Marymount High School
Menlo School
Midland School
Middlesex School
Millbrook School
Miss Porter's School
The Nueva School
Mid-Peninsula High School
Phillips Andover Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
The Putney School
Redwood High School
Ruth Asawa School of the Arts
Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep
San Francisco University High School
St. Ignatius College Prep
St. Paul’s School
Santa Catalina School
Stevenson School
Suffield Academy
Thacher School
The Putney School
The Webb Schools
Urban School of San Francisco
Walnut Hill School of the Arts
Woodside High School
What kinds of admissions events are offered?
Burke’s offers a variety of admissions events throughout the fall and winter months. Registration for tours and other admissions events will open September 1. Please be sure to submit an
Inquiry form in Ravenna
to register for admissions events that include:
Campus Tours
Curriculum Preview
Collaborative Tuition Workshop
MOSAIC, our admissions event dedicated to families of color, LGBTQ+ families, and adoptive families to meet current Burke's families who identify with similar backgrounds.
Burke's Community Land's End Hikes (November-February)
How old does my child need to be to apply for Kindergarten?
All applicants to Kindergarten must be age 5 by September 1 of their Kindergarten year.
Do you accept transfer students?
While Kindergarten is our primary entry point, we welcome new students in grades 1–7 when openings are available.
What are the application deadlines and requirements?
September-January:
Sign up for a tour.
January 11, 2026:
Admissions Application due date. Please contact Natalie Mast if you need a fee waiver due to financial constraints. Application fees are non-refundable.
January 31, 2026
: Collaborative Tuition application deadline.
March 19, 2026
: Admissions decisions will be sent electronically at 12 p.m. Parents and guardians will have until
March 26 at 10 a.m.
to contemplate their decision and share it with the school.
What neighborhoods do Burke’s families live in?
Burke’s families hail from over 40 zip codes, primarily throughout San Francisco, and some from the North Bay, East Bay, and South Bay.
Transportation is available
via two San Francisco routes and one Marin route.
How many preschools are represented in each incoming class?
For the 2025-26 school year, incoming students come from over 26 preschools.
When does World Language instruction begin?
Burke’s offers Spanish, French, or Mandarin to students in our Upper School (grades 5-8). Students in fourth grade are exposed to all three languages before they make their choice.
How does Burke’s support the high school application process?
Burke’s employs a full-time High School Counselor to help support students through their high school admissions process. Learn more about High School Counseling
here
.
What is available through Burke’s athletics?
Burke's prides itself on maximizing playing and leadership opportunities for girls throughout the wide spectrum of skill levels found in any group of middle-school athletes.
The
Athletics Program
is available to all Upper School students with as many as six different teams in a given season practicing indoors and out.
Teams include volleyball, basketball, cross country, soccer, and futsal.
What are the opportunities for parents and guardians to get involved at Burke’s?
All parents and guardians are members of Burke's Parents' Association! There are always opportunities big and small to be present in the Burke’s community. Learn more about our
community-building events
and volunteer opportunities.
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Facebook
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Instagram
7070 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone:
415.751.0177
Fax: 415.666.0535
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.
Burke's admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.