Best Northwest Berkeley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 387 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
The neighborhood of Northwest 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 57% 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 Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Acty Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Ada St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA include Ruth Acty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley?
the neighborhood of Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley public schools minority enrollment is 57% 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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