Basis Independent Silicon Valley Lower
Independent school · Grades K–5
Sunnyvale, CA
1500 Partridge Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Sunnyvale
In Sunnyvale, California, Basis Independent Silicon Valley Lower is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. About 444 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 444
- Teachers
- 49 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 202 girls, 242 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 96% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
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 Basis Independent Silicon Valley Lower
What grades does Basis Independent Silicon Valley Lower serve?
Basis Independent Silicon Valley Lower serves grades K–5.
How many students attend Basis Independent Silicon Valley Lower?
About 444 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Basis Independent Silicon Valley Lower?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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