For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,563 students in Berkeley, CA (there are 27 private schools, serving 3,012 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Berkeley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Berkeley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Berkeley, CA are Ruth Acty Elementary School, Kensington Elementary School and Rosa Parks Environmental Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Berkeley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Berkeley, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruth Acty Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Ada St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Rosa Parks Environmental Science
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-8812
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-8812
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Willard Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2425 Stuart St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6330
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6330
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Berkeley Arts Magnet At Whittier
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 Milvia St.
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 644-6225
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 644-6225
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Cragmont Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
830 Regal Rd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 644-8810
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 644-8810
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Forest Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Martin Luther King Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1781 Rose St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6280
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #99.
Oxford Elementary At West Campus
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1222 Univ Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1010.
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2840 Ellsworth St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Mlk Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1212.
Malcolm X Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1731 Prince St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6313
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6313
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1313.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2955 Claremont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #1414.
Berkeley High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 3,222 students
Rank: #1515.
Berkeley Technology Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Mlk Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Grades: 10-12
| 52 students
Rank: #1616.
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Colusa Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 644-6368
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 644-6368
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #1717.
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Derby St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6360
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6360
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
2134 Mlk Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Berkeley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Realm Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Grades: 6-12
| 383 students
Realm Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Realm Charter Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1222 Univ Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Berkeley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Berkeley, CA include Ruth Acty Elementary School, Kensington Elementary School and Rosa Parks Environmental Science. Berkeley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Berkeley, CA?
18 public schools are located in Berkeley, CA.
What percentage of students in Berkeley, CA go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Berkeley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley, CA?
Berkeley, CA public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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