Edmund Burke

[Anonymous]

Is Burke considered a prestigious private?

[Anonymous]

I’m sorry, no. It’s a well loved “school for quirky kids” by the parents’ own words

[Anonymous]

I don't know whether it is considered "prestigious" or not but I do know that the personality type of the people that send their kids there don't care about "prestige".

[Anonymous]

It’s a good school but it’s not prestigious.

[Anonymous]

If you care about prestige, it's not the school for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you care about prestige, it's not the school for you.

This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you care about prestige, it's not the school for you.

This.

Well put.

[Anonymous]

Why are you asking in this way? You must want to know something specific beyond "prestige".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m sorry, no. It’s a well loved “school for quirky kids” by the parents’ own words

This.

[Anonymous]

Burke a wonderful school that supports and challenges students, where families are down-to-earth and not generally concerned with prestige.

[Anonymous]

I attended prestige schools from high school through graduate school and was generally miserable. DC is thriving at Burke HS. The teachers know and appreciate DC. And DC will be well prepared for college. There is simply no need to do three-to-four hours of homework per night for the sake of prestige. As a parent, I am very happy.

[Anonymous]

Personally, I love "quirky". I know a lot of very successful quirky adults!

[Anonymous]

This is enjoyable. Beyond DC, recognition tends to be limited to Sidwell. Sidwell is widely known, and some are familiar with GDS. Gonzaga gains recognition mainly through sports, occasionally followed by Landon/Bullis and St. Albans/Cathedral schools. Trust me when I say, most people are unfamiliar with Burke, Maret, Field, or any other schools. Does this matter to you? If not, Burke is a fantastic option! It boasts a diverse student body with many mainstream, non-quirky kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
This is enjoyable. Beyond DC, recognition tends to be limited to Sidwell. Sidwell is widely known, and some are familiar with GDS. Gonzaga gains recognition mainly through sports, occasionally followed by Landon/Bullis and St. Albans/Cathedral schools. Trust me when I say, most people are unfamiliar with Burke, Maret, Field, or any other schools. Does this matter to you? If not, Burke is a fantastic option! It boasts a diverse student body with many mainstream, non-quirky kids.

OP didn't ask about national prestige...

OP, Burke is a lovey and particular school. It is very small and doesn't have a huge athletic campus so it's not known for being a sporty school. It's known for being a place where kids are both nurtured and prepared. Generally, people who look at Burke look at Field as well, as they are both schools with a more inclusive and less cutthroat mentality. It is still a selective school that turns down many applicants.

Is it prestigious? Depends how you define it. But pps are right than anyone looking for a school with "prestige" likely isn't the right fit for burke.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
This is enjoyable. Beyond DC, recognition tends to be limited to Sidwell. Sidwell is widely known, and some are familiar with GDS. Gonzaga gains recognition mainly through sports, occasionally followed by Landon/Bullis and St. Albans/Cathedral schools. Trust me when I say, most people are unfamiliar with Burke, Maret, Field, or any other schools. Does this matter to you? If not, Burke is a fantastic option! It boasts a diverse student body with many mainstream, non-quirky kids.

OP didn't ask about national prestige...

OP, Burke is a lovey and particular school. It is very small and doesn't have a huge athletic campus so it's not known for being a sporty school. It's known for being a place where kids are both nurtured and prepared. Generally, people who look at Burke look at Field as well, as they are both schools with a more inclusive and less cutthroat mentality. It is still a selective school that turns down many applicants.

Is it prestigious? Depends how you define it. But pps are right than anyone looking for a school with "prestige" likely isn't the right fit for burke.

Rigor, College Matriculations, Alumni, etc.