Edmund Burke School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Washington, DC
4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in the District of Columbia
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One of the most diverse private schools in the District of Columbia
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Edmund Burke School is an independent private school in Washington, District of Columbia, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 315 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 14% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 315
- Teachers
- 40.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 101 girls, 214 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 69% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Edmund Burke School
What grades does Edmund Burke School serve?
Edmund Burke School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Edmund Burke School?
About 315 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Edmund Burke School?
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