For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,494 students in Berkeley, CA (there are , serving 2,786 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Berkeley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Berkeley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Berkeley, CA are Ruth Acty Elementary School, Kensington Elementary School and Rosa Parks Environmental Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Berkeley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Berkeley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Acty Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Ada St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Rosa Parks Environmental Science
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-8812
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-8812
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
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 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Cragmont Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
830 Regal Rd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 644-8810
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 644-8810
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
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 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Oxford Elementary At West Campus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1222 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Malcolm X Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1731 Prince St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6313
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6313
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 Colusa Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 644-6368
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 644-6368
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Berkeley High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 3,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Derby St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6360
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6360
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Berkeley Technology Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Berkeley Independent Study K-8
Alternative School
2701 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6159
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6159
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Realm Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Realm Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Realm Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1222 Univ Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Berkeley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Berkeley, CA include Ruth Acty Elementary School, Kensington Elementary School and Rosa Parks Environmental Science. Berkeley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Berkeley?
19 public schools are located in Berkeley.
What percentage of students in Berkeley go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Berkeley are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley?
Berkeley public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Berkeley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Berkeley include: Berkeley Technology Academy vs. Berkeley High School, Martin Luther King Middle School vs. Willard Middle School, Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School vs. Willard Middle School
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