Best Central Berkeley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 388 students in the neighborhood of Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
The neighborhood of Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.73, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA include Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Berkeley, Berkeley?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Berkeley, Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Berkeley, Berkeley?
the neighborhood of Central Berkeley, Berkeley public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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