Burke Basic School Mission Statement
Our commitment is to give children an excellent educational foundation. Our mission is to provide a learning environment that will improve student achievement. We strive to have students experience daily growth and academic success. We know that offering the highest level of services to parents and students is vital to our mission.
Kindergarten Through 6th Grade
Phonics-Based Reading and Spelling
A Proven, Successful Curriculum
Full-Day Kindergarten
Traditional American History
A Safe, Disciplined Environment
Caring, Nurturing Teachers
A Tuition-Free Charter School
Testimonials
“My child likes participating with the flag in morning assembly. I like the way my children feel included in their school”
“Everyone there cares about each and every student”
“The teachers actually teach. I love that my daughter gets personal help and attention.”
“I love the uniforms and academic difficulty. My child is learning harder work than kids in public school.”
Teacher education and experience information is available for inspection by parent or gaurdian at Burke Basic School at
131 East Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85210
Burke Basic School
131 East Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone (480) 964-4602 – Fax (480) 964-6566
Average teacher salary (A.R.S. §15-189.05, as added by Laws 2018, Ch. 285, §3)
Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2025 – $51,760
Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2024 – $49,430
Increase in average teacher salary from FY 2024 + $2,330
Percentage increase 4.7%
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, Burke Basic School hereby states that all notices of the meetings of Burke Basic School will be posted at Burke Basic School 131 East Southern Ave., Mesa, Arizona and on our website. Burke Basic School is open to the public Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Such notices will indicate the date, time, and place of the meeting and will include an agenda or information concerning the manner in which the public may obtain an agenda for the meeting.