BASIS Independent Bellevue, a Kindergarten-Grade 12 private school, raises the standard of 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.
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, and an AP model in high school.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Yearly Tuition: $38,500
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- 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
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2022
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 24, 2026
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 17, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
331 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
19 courses
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
AP 2-D Art and DesignAP Biology
AP Business with Personal FinanceAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP Chinese Language & CultureAP Computer Science
AP EnglishAP French
AP LatinAP Physics
AP PsychologyAP Research
AP SpanishAP US Government
AP US HistoryAP World History
Average SAT score
1514
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,500
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
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
30 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton ClubBoard Game Club
Book ClubChess Club
Coding ClubCommunity Service
Dance ClubHealth Occupation Students of America
Lego ClubMandarin Club
Math ClubPokemon Club
Robotics ClubRock Guitar Club
Science BowlScience Club
Science OlympiadSpeech and Debate
Spike Ball ClubStorytelling Club
World Travel CubYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts ClubBand
Drum LineOrchestra
theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dodgeball ClubJuggling Club
Volleyball Club
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountaineers
- 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 $38,500 for private students.
Does BASIS Independent Bellevue offer a summer program?
Yes, BASIS Independent Bellevue offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does BASIS Independent Bellevue offer?
BASIS Independent Bellevue offers 8 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field 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, Lowest average acceptance rates, 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. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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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