BASIS Independent Schools
Website: basisindependent.comLocation: Multiple US campuses: CA (Dublin, Fremont, Silicon Valley), NY (Brooklyn, Manhattan), VA (McLean), WA (Bellevue, Bothell) School Type: Private Grades Served: PreK/TK - Grade 12
School Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | Varies by campus/grade; e.g. $30k-$43k McLean tuition, Silicon Valley |
| Enrollment | ~350-700 per campus (e.g. Brooklyn 676 PrivateSchoolReview, McLean 556 US News, Bellevue 363); network total N/A |
| Endowment / Total Funding | For-profit (Spring Ed Group); no public endowment; charter arm had philanthropic support Philanthropy Roundtable |
| Notable Donors / Investors | Craig & Barbara Barrett (ex-Intel CEO, for BASIS charters) Philanthropy Roundtable |
Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation
Top-ranked STEM K-12 privates (#4 high school STEM nationally McLean Niche); robotics/CS from PreK in tech-hub campuses; 98% AP pass, 54% top-25 colleges, intl-benchmarked curriculum Homepage
Technology and Innovation Programs
Accelerated STEM BASIS Curriculum w/ AP from gr9, engineering design primary+, interdisciplinary Connections class, robotics integrated curriculum Curriculum, top STEM rankings Niche
Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs
Not found
AI, Robotics, and Computer Science
Robotics/CS from primary: Ozobots/Finch/LEGO SPIKE (Manhattan PreK-5) Manhattan blog, Finch Robots Gr1-4 CS (Silicon Valley) SV blog, camps Brooklyn; AI-focused mentorship PRNewswire
Key Partnerships
The Learning Forum (AI mentorship) PRNewswire
Leadership and Contacts
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of School / CEO | Campus-specific e.g. Jason Shorbe (McLean) LinkedIn, Josh Harmon (Brooklyn Upper); Network CEO Peter Bezanson |
| Technology / Innovation Director | Engineering teachers e.g. Ms. Delaney (Manhattan), Ms. Bhatnagar (Silicon Valley) |
| Admissions Email | Campus e.g. mclean-admissions@basisindependent.com, sv.ops@basisindependent.com CDE |
| Main Phone | Campus e.g. McLean (703) 991-6075, Bellevue (425) 728-6019 Locations |
Sources
Official site, Wikipedia, Niche, PrivateSchoolReview, blogs, PR