Edmund Burke School

4101 Connecticut Avenue Northwest

Washington, DC 20008

17 Reviews

School District
Grade

6-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on November 06, 2024

The school enviornment is unsupportive and very clique-y. Do not recomend unless you're prone to being popular and happen to play soccer. If you already accepted..good luck.
Submitted by student on April 20, 2019

Burke changed my life. It gave me the confidence and support I needed as a young person to succeed in life, and I would highly recommend the school to prospective families. Just make sure to apply for scholarship, because that price tag keeps going up.
Submitted by other on March 19, 2018

Ok, really loved this school! Let's start with the bad stuff: Small issues here and there, pricetag is way too high, some classes aren't all that much better than public school. The middle school is a bit of a joke, way too small and disorganized. Save your money for the high school program. The High School is a good environment, but still a bit on the small side. If you aren't liked people will shun you. The school attracts a lot of people who don't fit anywhere else, which can end beautifully or as a beautiful mess. Some kids are awesome, some are druggies who can't get along with others. Lastly, the school does not have good basketball or soccer teams. No football. Now for the good and the great: Great school all around, good sense of community and pretty diverse. Music and art programs are stellar! The band program is run by the esteemed John Howard. Kids are from all over the city, and they bring their uniqueness with them. The staff are easily the best part of the school, supportive and brilliant in every way! College admissions program is especially good. All in all, a terrific school with some definite downsides. Is it worth the investment and the commute? That's for you to decide.
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2016

I am a parent with two children at Burke. I am a DC native who went to top private schools; I got a great education but never felt that my schools created a warm community. Burke is different. The school combines strong academics with a huge emphasis on social development and kindness. There are some really bright, creative kids at the school and the teachers are incredible. One of our children is very gifted academically - so we tried other private schools and the gifted track of the MCPS system, but Burke is the only place where he has felt socially, not just academically comfortable. Our other child is an all around good kid and is also happy there, which I think says a lot about the quality of the community that's created at Burke. I love the other parents and the new principal has really infused the place with wonderful energy. Can't recommend it highly enough, especially if you have a really bright kid who could use a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Submitted by other on April 19, 2016

Burke is a wonderfully excepting community. The teachers are great and they actually want to help the students succeed. 10/10 Would attend again.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2014

We love Burke! The parents and teachers and classes are great. The location is perfect, and the kids...smart and upbeat.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2013

Burke has a great balance of academics and steering students towards more critical thinking (along with strong arts and fun sports teams)
Submitted by other on July 03, 2013

The Edmund Burke School is, in my opinion, the perfect atmosphere for students to learn and grow as individuals. For me, a former student, Burke was the place that gave me a feeling of comfort that few places ever could. I truly grew into my own as person with the aid of the instructors and my fellow students. The sense of community is palpable when you step into the building and nothing can replace that. I mention all of this and will move to the most important aspect, the education. Burke prepared me for college in a way that can only be appreciated now that I am in college. Thanks to the progressive type of education you receive at Burke, the transition to a college workload is made easily and seamlessly. In short, Burke is a place that I consider almost a second home that shaped my life in more ways than I can express in a short written statement.
Submitted by parent on July 03, 2013

I am a Graphic Design teacher @ Burke and the parent of two alums. My son graduated in 2007 and my daughter in 2011. Burke is a unique place. Students there vary widely in the breadth of their abilities. But a consistent aspect of the students there, is how multifaceted each student is. An example is a 2013 graduate who not only was able to take multiple AP classes, be a talented photographer, able to play pretty much any musical instrument, plus sing in the Spring Musical. Ah, an outlier you say. Nope. While all students may not have that many abilities, there are many that do. Almost all have at least two strengths in very different areas, whether it is Athletics, Academics, Arts, or Social Service. Academics are tough at Burke. Arts are college level. Commitment to community is extraordinary. Athletics are inclusive. Student - Teacher relationships are collegial which is VERY helpful in the transition to college. Students are taught how to think critically, and write very well. My daughter says that Burke taught her how she herself learns. My only complaint is that the students know my dog's name better than mine.
Submitted by parent on July 03, 2013

My daughter adores Burke! She is happy just being herself, is excited about what goes on in her classes, loves her teachers (well, almost all of them - she is a teenager,) and is becoming an independent, self-motivated, knowledgeable and civic-minded young lady. We love the urban location, the vibrant and inclusive community, the AMAZING arts program and the high academic standards. What a great school!
Submitted by parent on December 23, 2012

A great place for high academic standards AND development of a student's personal/individual potential. A wonderful balance between intellectual discipline and exploratory freedom.
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2012

Burke allows a student to be him/her self. They allow ones strengths to flourish while developing any weaknesses. Burke does not generalize , they work individually with the person you are or strive to become. Burke builds confidence and self assurance in all students.
Submitted by other on January 08, 2012

this school is so small that friend options are very limeted. If you are not liked, you are teased by everyone
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2011

Burke is a terrific school that looks at each student as an individual. We have two students who graduated from Burke who were very different from each other academically, socially, and temperamentally. Each thrived because each was given what she needed to succeed. Both were well prepared for college and graduate school and continue to visit their teachers when they are in DC
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2011

I have been a parent at the Edmund Burke School for several years and believe that it is a special place that provides a uniquely strong and supportive education to middle and high school kids. What you find when you visit Burke is a school that approaches students as individuals who can achieve great things when provided an education that is challenging, creative, caring and fun. You'll also find a very strong and welcoming community made up of talented and involved teachers, staff, parents, students and alums. You'll also see that Burke's respect for the individual both welcomes and challenges every student from many different walks of life to learn how to advocate for themselves, actively pursue their interests, reach to do their best, and to act to help others inside and outside the 4 walls of the school.
Submitted by parent on January 30, 2011

Having had kids attend Burke over the past 10 years, we've found it to be an excellent school for middle and high school kids of all types and learning styles because it: * approaches students as individuals who can achieve great things when provided an education that is challenging, creative, caring and fun. * has a very strong and welcoming community made up of talented and involved teachers, staff, parents, students and alums. * promotes a respect for the individual that both welcomes and challenges every student from many different walks of life to learn how to advocate for themselves, actively pursue their interests, reach to do their best, and act to help others inside and outside the 4 walls of the school. To see the breadth and depth of the Burke learning/community experience take a look at www.burkeword.com
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2011

Visit Burke and see yourself: the students are articulate, poised, creative, clever, courteous, accomplished and happy! My daughter LOVES this school, and despite not being the most academically inclined child, has pushed herself to make the honor roll because she is inspired by her teachers and peers. It's challenging (check out all the AP classes and where the graduates go to college) yet nurturing and focused on developing children's characters as well as their minds. Truly a great school!