For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,510 students in 94705, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94705, CA are Willard Middle School, Emerson Elementary School and Sylvia Mendez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94705 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94705, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94705, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Forest Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2840 Ellsworth St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2955 Claremont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94705, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94705, CA include Willard Middle School, Emerson Elementary School and Sylvia Mendez Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94705?
4 public elementary schools are located in 94705.
What is the racial composition of students in 94705?
94705 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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