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At a Glance

Fast Facts

  • Burgundy is a diverse community — in every way — by design. Multiculturalism is integrated in the curriculum and community diversity is supported.
  • Children spend ample time learning and playing outdoors on Burgundy’s 26 acre campus, with opportunities to learn first hand about environmentalism and conservation.
  • Community service and service learning opportunities are included in the curriculum, with all middle school students taking part in organized service days multiple times a year.
  • World language instruction begins in early childhood classes. 
  • All students in first grade and up take part in drama, music and visual arts classes. Middle School students participate in drama performances at every grade level.
  • The annual Arts Festival features a work of art from every student in the school. 
  • Burgundy competes in the ABC sports league. A strong majority of 6th-8th grade students compete in at least one interscholastic team sport. 
  • Extended Day care is available before and after school, along with a wide array of opt-in afternoon enrichment classes. (Fees apply.)
  • Burgundy graduates go on to attend a wide array of some of the best high schools in the area. See where our recent graduates have gone!

1946

School Founded

6:1

Student/Teacher Ratio

270

Total Enrollment

15.5

Teachers’ Average Years of Experience

26

Acres at Alexandria Campus

42%

Students of Color

8.4

Teacher’s Average Years at Burgundy

Early Childhood Students

Lower School Students

Middle School Students

Burgundy is a one-of-a-kind independent school for Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade. We believe children learn best in an inclusive, creative, and nurturing environment that engages the whole child.

3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
703.960.3431

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