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Step One School

499 Spruce Street Berkeley, CA 94708

Tel: (510) 527-9021

www.steponeschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 119 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

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 (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 119 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Step One School
Pre-K	95
Kind	24

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Year Founded

1981

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

119 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

15%

Application URL

Online Application

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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 average private school tuition in Berkeley, CA is $26,542 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Berkeley, CA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).