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 (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,248 students
- Yearly Tuition: $39,795
- Acceptance rate: 56%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 28
- 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
Acceptance Rate
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
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. May 28, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
1,248 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
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
27 courses
Average SAT score
1492
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 28
Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,795
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Acceptance Rate
56%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
83 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
A Capella GroupAcademic Decathlon
American Red Cross ClubAmerican Sign Language Club
Anatomy ClubArtificial Intelligence Club
Biology OlympiadBoard Game Club
Book ClubBroadcom Masters
BusinessChemistry Olympiad
Chess ClubChinese National Honor Society
CodeCatsComic Book Club
Community Service ClubCompetitive Computer Science Club
Computer ScienceCreative Writing Club
DECADrama Club
Entrepreneurship ClubEnvironmental Club
Film Production ClubFIRST Robotics
Foreign Language ClubsFrench National Honor Society
Gay Straight AllianceGirl Up
Girls Who Code ClubHip Hop Club
History ClubIntel Science Talent Search
International Thespian SocietyInvestment Club
iOS Apps ClubJazz Ensemble
Journalism ClubKey Club
Leadership ClubMath Circle
Math ClubMedical Club
Middle School Math TeamMock Trial
Model United NationsNational Geography Bee
National History BeeNational History Bowl
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Classics League
National Junior Honor SocietyNational Science Honor Society
National Scripps Spelling BeeNational Spanish Honor Society
Neuroscience ClubNewspaper Club
Physics ClubPop n’ Soul Club
Programming ClubQuiz Bowl
RoboticsRock
Science Bowl for Middle SchoolScience Club
Science of Wellness ClubScience Olympia
Science OlympiadSocial Education and Awareness Club
Speech & DebateSpirit Squad
Synopsys Science FairUNICEF
video Game ClubYearbook
Zenith Tutoring
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Orchestratheater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheer SquadDance
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
- 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 $39,795 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of BASIS Independent Silicon Valley?
The acceptance rate of BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is 56%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. BASIS Independent Silicon Valley's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
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, Lowest average acceptance rates, 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 Jan. 28.
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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