For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 3,222 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
The top ranked public school in Downtown Berkeley is Berkeley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 3,220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA include Berkeley High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley?
the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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