Edmund Burke School

Name

Edmund Burke School

Legal name

Edmund Burke School

Website

https://burkeschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Progressive private school
• Independent secondary education
• Private middle school
• Co-educational day school

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: As a private college preparatory school, Edmund Burke School generates revenue primarily through student tuition payments. The school also offers financial aid programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Edmund Burke School is an independent, progressive, co-educational college preparatory day school serving students in grades 6 through 12 in Washington, DC. It delivers a liberal arts curriculum grounded in progressive pedagogy, experiential learning, and civic engagement, with supporting programs including Summer at Burke, college counseling, athletics, and arts.

Product overview

Edmund Burke School is an independent, progressive, co-ed college preparatory school for grades 6-12, founded in 1968. The institution operates as a single unified educational institution offering a comprehensive middle school program (grades 6-8) and high school program (grades 9-12). The portfolio includes a challenging experiential curriculum with integrated civic engagement, supported by college counseling services. The arts program encompasses theater, music, and visual arts, while athletics provides inclusive sports participation. The school integrates technology across its academic offerings and maintains summer programming. Average class size is 12 students with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Middle School Program Progressive college preparatory academic program for students in grades 6 through 8, integrating liberal arts curriculum with experiential learning and civic engagement. Designed for families in the DC metro area seeking an independent middle school alternative.
• Upper School Program College preparatory program for students in grades 9 through 12, providing rigorous liberal arts coursework, college counseling, and experiential learning opportunities. Designed for high school students preparing for higher education matriculation.
• Summer at Burke Summer enrichment program offered by Edmund Burke School, extending the school's progressive educational offerings to students beyond the regular academic year. Intended for families seeking summer programming aligned with the Burke community and pedagogy.
• College Counseling Structured college counseling service supporting Upper School students and families through the college search, application, and selection process, aligned with the school's college preparatory mission.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletics offering for students, supporting physical development, teamwork, and school community engagement within the Edmund Burke School program.
• Arts Program Visual and performing arts programming integrated into the Edmund Burke School curriculum, supporting creative development as part of the liberal arts college preparatory experience.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Howard Law SchoolminorOthersHoward Law School is located near Edmund Burke School. The school describes Howard Law School as one of its neighbors in the Washington DC community. The proximity allows for potential collaborative opportunities in the educational community.
• University of the District of Columbia (UDC)minorOthersUDC is located near Edmund Burke School as a neighboring educational institution in Washington DC. The school's urban location provides opportunities for students to engage with nearby college institutions.
• Levine SchoolminorOthersLevine School is listed as a neighboring institution near Edmund Burke School in Washington DC.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sidwell Friends School: Elite independent PK–12 day school in Washington DC with a progressive, Quaker-influenced mission and strong college preparatory track record. Directly competes with Burke for the same DC families seeking progressive, mission-driven private education.
• Georgetown Day School: Independent PK–12 progressive school in Washington DC founded on principles of social justice and academic excellence. Closely comparable to Burke on philosophy, grade span, and target DC families.
• Maret School: Independent K–12 progressive school in Washington DC emphasizing experiential learning and individualized instruction. Competes directly with Burke for middle and upper school families in the DC market.
• St. Albans School: All-boys independent day school grades 4–12 in Washington DC affiliated with the National Cathedral. Competes for the same DC college-prep family segment with a strong athletic and college placement reputation.
• Washington International School: Independent PK–12 school in Washington DC with a strong international and IB curriculum focus. Competes with Burke for globally-minded DC families seeking rigorous college preparatory education.
• The Lab School of Washington: Independent K–12 school in Washington DC specializing in education for students with learning differences, also serving neurotypical students. Overlaps with Burke in DC geography and college preparatory mission for grades 6–12.

Regional players

• Holton-Arms School: Independent girls' school grades 3–12 in Bethesda, Maryland. Draws from the same DC metro area family pool as Burke and competes for college-prep-oriented families, especially on the Maryland side.
• Flint Hill School: Independent PK–12 school in Oakton, Virginia. Operates in the same DC metro market as Burke, targeting college-prep families across Northern Virginia.
• Bullis School: Independent K–12 school in Potomac, Maryland, with a college preparatory focus. Serves the same DC metro family demographic and competes for grade 6–12 college-prep applicants.

Others

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): Industry association representing independent K–12 schools in the US. Burke is a member-type peer in the broader independent school ecosystem, providing accreditation, benchmarking, and advocacy context for valuation comparables.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BurkeSchoolDC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EdmundBurkeSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/edmundburkeschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edmund-burke-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/edmundburkeschool

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