Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Unique and United
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
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14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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What school district is Burke School part of?
Burke School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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