BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is a TK - Grade 12 private school in the Bay Area that raises the standards of student learning to the highest international levels.
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.
Students can also choose from over 65 club and athletic offerings to discover new passions and build skills outside the classroom.
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 and excel in the world's most prestigious and respected colleges and universities, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, Princeton, MIT, The London School of Economics, Oxford, and more.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,239 students
- Yearly Tuition: $37,900
- Application Deadline: Oct. 21 / Jan. 22
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2014
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
1,239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
27 courses
Average SAT score
1474
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Oct. 21 / Jan. 22
Yearly Tuition Cost
$37,900
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Admissions Director
Zach Farrell
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
83 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
A Capella Group, Academic Decathlon, American Red Cross Club, American Sign Language Club, Anatomy Club, Artificial Intelligence Club, Biology Olympiad, Board Game Club, Book Club, Broadcom Masters, Business, Chemistry Olympiad, Chess Club, Chinese National Honor Society, CodeCats, Comic Book Club, Community Service Club, Competitive Computer Science Club, Computer Science, Creative Writing Club, DECA, Drama Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Environmental Club, Film Production Club, FIRST Robotics, Foreign Language Clubs, French National Honor Society, Gay Straight Alliance, Girl Up, Girls Who Code Club, Hip Hop Club, History Club, Intel Science Talent Search, International Thespian Society, Investment Club, iOS Apps Club, Jazz Ensemble, Journalism Club, Key Club, Leadership Club, Math Circle, Math Club, Medical Club, Middle School Math Team, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Geography Bee, National History Bee, National History Bowl, National Honor Society, National Junior Classics League, National Junior Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, National Scripps Spelling Bee, National Spanish Honor Society, Neuroscience Club, Newspaper Club, Physics Club, Pop n’ Soul Club, Programming Club, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Rock, Science Bowl for Middle School, Science Club, Science of Wellness Club, Science Olympia, Science Olympiad, Social Education and Awareness Club, Speech & Debate, Spirit Squad, Synopsys Science Fair, UNICEF, video Game Club, Yearbook, Zenith Tutoring
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Orchestra, theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheer Squad, Dance
A Capella Group, Academic Decathlon, American Red Cross Club, American Sign Language Club, Anatomy Club, Artificial Intelligence Club, Biology Olympiad, Board Game Club, Book Club, Broadcom Masters, Business, Chemistry Olympiad, Chess Club, Chinese National Honor Society, CodeCats, Comic Book Club, Community Service Club, Competitive Computer Science Club, Computer Science, Creative Writing Club, DECA, Drama Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Environmental Club, Film Production Club, FIRST Robotics, Foreign Language Clubs, French National Honor Society, Gay Straight Alliance, Girl Up, Girls Who Code Club, Hip Hop Club, History Club, Intel Science Talent Search, International Thespian Society, Investment Club, iOS Apps Club, Jazz Ensemble, Journalism Club, Key Club, Leadership Club, Math Circle, Math Club, Medical Club, Middle School Math Team, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Geography Bee, National History Bee, National History Bowl, National Honor Society, National Junior Classics League, National Junior Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, National Scripps Spelling Bee, National Spanish Honor Society, Neuroscience Club, Newspaper Club, Physics Club, Pop n’ Soul Club, Programming Club, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Rock, Science Bowl for Middle School, Science Club, Science of Wellness Club, Science Olympia, Science Olympiad, Social Education and Awareness Club, Speech & Debate, Spirit Squad, Synopsys Science Fair, UNICEF, video Game Club, Yearbook, Zenith Tutoring
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Orchestra, theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheer Squad, Dance
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 Silicon Valley cost?
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley's tuition is approximately $37,900 for private students.
Does BASIS Independent Silicon Valley offer a summer program?
Yes, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does BASIS Independent Silicon Valley offer?
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is BASIS Independent Silicon Valley's ranking?
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley?
The application deadline for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is Oct. 21 / Jan. 22.
In what neighborhood is BASIS Independent Silicon Valley located?
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is located in the Central San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in Central San Jose.
School Reviews
5 10/7/2018
This school is academic strong with professional teachers who are experts in respective area. There are more than 70 after-school clubs/activities to choose. The campus is small but there's an indoor gym and basketball grounds. The school provides shuttle buses for extra sports in nearby clubs/schools - such as tennis, soccer, swimming, and more are adding on. My son is a 6th grade here and we sign him up for three clubs in the campus - all taught by school teachers ( doctor degree owners) and we don't need to drive him around for other tutoring. This is very convenient for silicon valley double-workers. Overall we are satisfied with the school!
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