Step One School serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the European Council for International Schools. The student:teacher of Step One School is 7:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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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