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Step One School

499 Spruce Street Berkeley, CA 94708

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

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
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.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
15%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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Did You Know?

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).

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