Are there two campuses?

Yes, Sunnyvale (Lower) and San Jose (Upper).

Are international students accepted?

Yes, through the International Student Program.

What makes it STEM-focused?

Top 2026 Niche STEM rankings with Subject Expert Teachers.

Basis Independent Silicon Valley

United States, San Jose

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 818

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum

Typical class size 25

Strengths 98% AP pass rate, 1492 average SAT, Record National Merit Semifinalists, Top 2026 Niche STEM, WASC accredited

Clubs Athletics, Clubs

Stages Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is a private TK-12 school across two campuses in Sunnyvale and San Jose. With a globally benchmarked curriculum, 98% AP pass rate, 1492 average SAT, record-breaking National Merit Semifinalists, and WASC accreditation, the school is ranked top in STEM by Niche 2026.

www.basisindependent.com

1500 Partridge Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Lower School) and 1290 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 (Upper School).

The Essentials

Location

Lower School (TK-Grade 5) at 1500 Partridge Ave, Sunnyvale. Upper School (Grade 6-12) at 1290 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose.

Stages

Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Type

BASIS Independent SV is a private co-educational day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

International Student Program available.

Academics

Curriculum

Globally benchmarked curriculum with Subject Expert Teachers. AP coursework from Grade 9. 98% AP pass rate. Average SAT 1492/1600.

Exam Results

98% AP pass rate. 1492 average SAT. Record-breaking National Merit Semifinalists. Top Niche 2026 STEM rankings.

Higher Education Progression

54% admitted to top-25 colleges.

Admissions

Online application. International students accepted.

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