BASIS Independent Bellevue, a private school, raises the standard of learning to the highest international levels; Grades 2-7 to start as we expand to a full middle and high school offering.
Accepting applications for Grades 2-9 for the 2024-25 school year.
The world-acclaimed BASIS Curriculum is a STEM-focused, liberal arts program that is benchmarked to top education systems worldwide, taught by passionate educators with subject-specific expertise.
We believe that any motivated student can excel and that when presented with a challenge, students will rise up to meet and exceed it.
Students will participate in an active club and athletic offering that will grow each year as our school expands into a full middle and high school program.
Our program graduates students who are ranked years ahead of their U.S. and global peers in math, reading, and science, and who go on to attend the world's most prestigious and respected colleges and universities from Stanford to Oxford and many more.
Differentiated math levels beginning in middle school, biology, chemistry, and physics as stand-alone sciences every year in grades 6, 7 and 8, world language options, engineering, logic, and an AP model in high school.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked WA School
- Grades: 2-9
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,400
- Application Deadline: Jan. 22
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
BASIS Independent Bellevue ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-9
Year Founded
2022
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1474
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 22
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,400
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on grade level.Families may pay tuition in three ways 1) one payment, 2) two payments, or 3) ten monthly payments
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Badminton Club, Board Game Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Dance Club, Lego Club, Mandarin Club, Math Club, Pokemon Club, Robotics Club, Rock Guitar Club, Science Bowl, Science Club, Speech and Debate, Spike Ball Club, Storytelling Club, World Travel Cub, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts Club, Band, Drum Line, Orchestra, theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dodgeball Club, Juggling Club, Volleyball Club
Badminton Club, Board Game Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Dance Club, Lego Club, Mandarin Club, Math Club, Pokemon Club, Robotics Club, Rock Guitar Club, Science Bowl, Science Club, Speech and Debate, Spike Ball Club, Storytelling Club, World Travel Cub, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts Club, Band, Drum Line, Orchestra, theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dodgeball Club, Juggling Club, Volleyball Club
School Notes
- The mission of BASIS Independent Schools is to educate students to the highest international levels with a spiraling liberal arts and sciences curriculum benchmarked to the best education systems in the world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does BASIS Independent Bellevue cost?
BASIS Independent Bellevue's tuition is approximately $30,400 for private students.
What sports does BASIS Independent Bellevue offer?
BASIS Independent Bellevue offers 6 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is BASIS Independent Bellevue's ranking?
BASIS Independent Bellevue ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for BASIS Independent Bellevue?
The application deadline for BASIS Independent Bellevue is Jan. 22.
In what neighborhood is BASIS Independent Bellevue located?
BASIS Independent Bellevue is located in the West Lake Sammamish neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 1 other private schools located in West Lake Sammamish.
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