Basic Steps Academy
Independent school · Grades K–1
Kent, WA
24437 Russell Rd, Ste 204, Kent, WA 98032
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Kent
- Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in Washington
Basic Steps Academy is an independent private school in Kent, Washington, for students from kindergarten through 1st grade. It has about 6 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of independent elementary schools in Washington. Students attend about 5 hours a day, 194 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–1
- Students
- 6
- Teachers
- 1.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 4 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 5 hours
- School year
- 194 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 97% of independent elementary schools in Washington (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Basic Steps Academy
What grades does Basic Steps Academy serve?
Basic Steps Academy serves grades K–1.
How many students attend Basic Steps Academy?
About 6 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Basic Steps Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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