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Basic Steps Academy
Elementary School · Kent, WA
A private elementary school in Kent, WA serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
24437 RUSSELL RD, STE 204, Kent, WA 98032
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in WA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
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Where Basic Steps Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,286/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kent), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,413
Median home value
$473,000
Median rent
$1,782/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
41.4%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Neely O Brien Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Sunnycrest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Montessori Plus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Basic Steps Academy is listed in Kent, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Basic Steps Academy
Basic Steps Academy is a private elementary school in Kent, WA, serving approximately 29 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basic Steps Academy
What grades does Basic Steps Academy serve?
Basic Steps Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Basic Steps Academy?
Basic Steps Academy has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basic Steps Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Basic Steps Academy is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Basic Steps Academy a private school?
Yes, Basic Steps Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Basic Steps Academy a religious school?
No, Basic Steps Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 29
- Gender Split
- 17% M / 83% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 194 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 422-7423
- Area population (ZIP 98032)
- 40,150
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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