BASIS Independent Bothell Opens to Serve Next Generation of Innovators

Seattle Metro's newest private school combines academic rigor with opportunities in arts, sciences, and athletics.

BOTHELL, Wash., Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BASIS Independent Schools, a nationally recognized network of private schools known for its rigorous liberal arts and sciences curriculum, is proud to announce the official opening of BASIS Independent Bothell, its newest campus serving students in kindergarten through grade 12.

Located at 21540 30th Drive SE in Bothell's Canyon Park neighborhood, the newly renovated 123,000-square-foot campus welcomed its first students on September 10. Northshore families can now access a world-acclaimed program locally that prepares students to excel at the highest international levels.

The state-of-the-art facility includes:

• Dedicated classrooms for drama, music, visual arts, and engineering
  
  
• Cutting-edge science and technology labs
  
  
• A full-size gymnasium and outdoor field for league sports competitions
  
  
• Expansive outdoor areas with a sports field, playground, and basketball court

"This opening marks an exciting new chapter for families across Bothell and the greater Northshore and Eastside regions," said Robert Runyon, founding Head of School. "Our mission is to empower students through curiosity, critical thinking, and academic challenge—giving them the tools to thrive in college and beyond."

BASIS Independent Schools consistently achieve some of the strongest outcomes in the country. In 2025, 17% of graduates were admitted to a top 10 university and 54% to a top 25 university (U.S. News & World Report rankings).

The Bothell campus opens with a veteran founding administration and dedicated team of faculty to create a welcoming experience for students while delivering the BASIS Curriculum, a program benchmarked to the world's best education systems.

For more information on BASIS Independent Bothell, visit basisindependent.com/bothell.

About BASIS Independent Schools

BASIS Independent Schools offers the high-achieving BASIS Curriculum, serving students from preschool through grade 12. Founded in 1998, the curriculum is internationally benchmarked and designed to develop creative, innovative leaders. With campuses in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington, and sister schools abroad in China and Thailand, BASIS Independent Schools are part of Spring Education Group, a multi-brand network providing exceptional private education.

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