Katherine Delmar Burke School
Open today 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Katherine Delmar Burke School is an independent K-8 school for girls, founded in 1908 and situated on a 3.5-acre campus in San Francisco. The school maintains a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio and draws students from a diverse population, with 48% students of color and 28% receiving financial assistance. The academic program spans kindergarten through eighth grade and includes specialist instruction in world languages, visual arts, performing arts, physical education, and a dedicated makerspace called the Makery. After-school programs and summer camps—covering areas such as STEM, writing, arts, and athletics—are available to enrolled students and the broader community.
| Monday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Accreditations
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NAIS
Location Details
- Program includes field trips.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- No religious affiliation.
Programs Offered
Kindergarten
Grades 4 Through 8
Description
Grades 4 through 8 is the upper portion of Burke's K–8 independent school for girls, where the academic program balances rigor with real-world relevance, emphasizing "a focus on real-world problems, purpose, life skills, and preparing our graduates to approach their future with confidence, and resilience."
Seedlings Camp
Calendar
Summer Only
Description
Offers camp services in San Francisco.
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Summer Camps
Calendar
Summer Only
Description
Burke's summer camps for rising grades 1–5 offer a range of weekly programs held on the school's San Francisco campus, including options such as Flower Power, Pop Star Studio, Passport to Spanish, StoryMakers Writing Camp, and If Kids Ruled the World, spanning hands-on science, creative arts, language, and literacy themes. After-camp care is available through the Tree House program.
Summer Camps
Schedules
Part Time
Calendar
Summer Only
Description
Burke's summer camps for rising grades 6–8 include sports clinics in basketball, volleyball, and running led by Burke's Athletic Director Ashling Bryant alongside coaches and alumnae, as well as academic offerings such as SSAT and HSPT test prep and a sewing camp.
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