Lower School: Grades 1-4
Thank you for your interest in Burke's! We welcome transfer students if spots become available.
Application Requirements (Apply, Access Forms, and Submit Requirements on
Ravenna)
- Step 1: Sign Up for a Tour and our Curriculum Preview (date tbd) - Reservations are required.
- Step 2: Submit an Application (Priority deadline is mid-December date tbd. Families who apply prior to this date are guaranteed a parent interview. All other applications are due early January date tbd, and will be offered an interview based on availability.)
- Step 3: Schedule a parent interview on Ravenna after you submit an application, either in person or via Zoom. We kindly ask that all parents and guardians attend.
- Step 4: Submit Admissions Documents (due February 1, 2025)
- Confidential School Evaluation Form - Please reach out if you need a due date extension.
- Please note 4th Grade applicants need to submit two evaluation forms from two different teachers.
- Official Transcripts (Grades 2-4) - Transcripts should include grades and comments from the current and previous two school years (if applicable), and be sent directly from the school to our Admissions Office.
- Immunization Form - Immunization forms may be sent from you or your pediatrician’s office. We accept both digital and hard copies.
- Step 5: Schedule a Shadow Visit (if you are applying for 3rd or 4th grade), or an Academic Assessment (if you are applying for 1st or 2nd grade). Visits and Assessments will take place late January-early February.
- Step 6: Receive your Decision mid-March (date tbd) - Admission decisions will be emailed at 12 p.m. on decision day.
Families interested in applying for financial assistance should
submit an application by January 31, 2025. If you would like to learn more about our financial assistance process, we invite you to attend our Financial Assistance Workshop
(2024 date tbd).
Please email us with any questions:
admissions@burkes.org.