Step One School in Berkeley, California, enrolls 119 students in a nonsectarian early childhood program serving grades PK through K.
Founded in 1981, the school operates in the Berkeley Hills neighborhood with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 17 teachers.
The school's enrollment includes 41.67% students of color, and 15% of families receive financial aid.
Tuition details are available upon inquiry, and Step One School offers a summer school program.
Step One School is a co–educational early learning program located near other local private schools such as Golestan School and School of The Madeleine.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Step One School?
The application deadline for Step One School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Step One School located?
Step One School is located in the Berkeley Hills neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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The nearest high school to Step One School is St. Mary's College High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Golestan School (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-4144
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-4144
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