Quick Answer for Busy Parents
In BASIS Independent Silicon Valley’s Class of 2026, 19% placed at top-10 universities, 55% at top-20, 61% at top-25, and 95% at top-50, per U.S. News & World Report rankings. The class averaged a 1507 SAT and 34 ACT. The school has graduated classes since spring 2016.
Class of 2026 Placement by Ranking Tier
| U.S. News Ranking Tier | Share of Class |
| Top 10 | 19% |
| Top 20 | 55% |
| Top 25 | 61% |
| Top 50 | 95% |
These figures are cumulative: the 95% placed at top-50 universities includes everyone in the tiers above it. More than half the class placed at a top-20 school.
Test Scores Behind the Outcomes
| Class | SAT | ACT |
| Class of 2026 | Average 1507 | Average 34 |
| Class of 2024 | Average 1513.1; median 1520; range 1330–1600 | Average 33; median 34 |
Scores at this level reflect a curriculum that starts biology, chemistry, and physics in Grade 6 and builds steadily from there.
Thinking About the Long Game?
We help families connect middle and high school choices to college goals.
What the Numbers Mean for Your Family
- Strong outcomes reflect years of steady work; readiness on entry matters.
- Thoughtful course choices in high school help students make the most of the curriculum.
- Families should weigh fit and balance alongside placement statistics.
- Placement data describes a class, not a promise for any individual student.
Looking Beyond the Statistics
Impressive outcomes are only meaningful if the school fits your child. We help families weigh fit honestly and support students with academic coaching along the way.
Let’s Talk About BASIS Silicon Valley
Talk with an advisor about fit, testing, and timing.