BASIS Independent Bothell vs. Brighton School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
BASIS Independent Bothell ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Diversity
Advanced Degrees
Extracurriculars
Brighton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Student Body
Overview
At , a PreK-Grade 12 private school, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine.
Our advanced academic program builds deep knowledge and mastery while fostering curiosity, creativity, and intellectual confidence.
With expert teachers and a warm, collaborative community, students are inspired to ask questions, embrace challenges, and take ownership of their learning. Beyond the classroom, they explore their passions through the arts, athletics, leadership, and more.
The result is a community that empowers students to become fearless thinkers, prepared to explore, question, and shape the world.
Come see what's possible. of BASIS Independent Bothell and experience our community firsthand.
Brighton School in the Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds areas of Snohomish County is committed to providing quality private school education from 3 years through 8th grade to the families of Lake Forest Park, Snohomish County, The Bowl of Edmonds, Seattle Heights, Esperance, Alderwood, Richmond Beach, Mountlake Terrace, and Edmonds communities.
Our Cognia-accredited school combines a rigorous, standards-based curriculum with experiences that develop creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Our Mountlake Terrace campus is located just off the 220th St. exit of I-5.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
2023
1982
Students Body
Total Students
228 students
327 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
56
Kindergarten Students
52
49
Grade 1 Students
36
35
Grade 2 Students
25
32
Grade 3 Students
18
44
Grade 4 Students
27
20
Grade 5 Students
25
23
Grade 6 Students
33
22
Grade 7 Students
12
28
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
85%
n/a
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Number of AP Classes
4
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average SAT score
1514
n/a
Average ACT score
34
n/a
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Uniforms not required)
(Uniforms not required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$38,500
$19,310
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Tuition varies by grade level.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
Admissions Director
Abisoye Taylor
n/a
Admissions Associate
Mallory Kilbreath
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
23
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
AIMEArt Club
Book ClubChess Club
Coding ClubCommunity Service
Cooking ClubDiplomacy Club
Foreign Language ClubInternational Students Club
MATHCOUNTSModel United Nations
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Physics OlympiadsPokemon Club
Quiz BowlRobotics
Science OlympiadSpeech and Debate
Arts and Music Programs:
BandDance
Drama
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess Wizards
Arts and Music Programs:
theater


