For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,551 students in 94705, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 225 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 94705, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94705, CA are Emerson Elementary School, Willard Middle School and Sylvia Mendez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94705 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94705, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94705, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Forest Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2840 Ellsworth St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2955 Claremont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94705, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94705, CA include Emerson Elementary School, Willard Middle School and Sylvia Mendez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94705?
4 public schools are located in 94705.
What percentage of students in 94705 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 94705 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94705?
94705 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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