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Step One School

499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
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鈥搕eacher 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鈥揺ducational early learning program located near other local private schools such as Golestan School and School of The Madeleine.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Step One School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
15%
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Berkeley, CA is $26,692 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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