For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,322 students in the neighborhood of North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
The neighborhood of North 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berkeley Arts Magnet At Whittier
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 Milvia St.
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 644-6225
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 644-6225
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1781 Rose St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6280
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6280
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA include Berkeley Arts Magnet At Whittier and Martin Luther King Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Berkeley, Berkeley?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Berkeley, Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Berkeley, Berkeley?
the neighborhood of North Berkeley, Berkeley public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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