For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 6,227 students in Berkeley, CA. The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Berkeley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Berkeley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruth Acty Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Ada St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
Berkeley Arts Magnet At Whittier
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 Milvia St.
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 644-6225
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 644-6225
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #88.
Martin Luther King Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1781 Rose St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6280
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #99.
Oxford Elementary At West Campus
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1222 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1212.
Malcolm X Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1731 Prince St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6313
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6313
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Rank: #1414.
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Colusa Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 644-6368
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 644-6368
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1515.
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Derby St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6360
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6360
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Berkeley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Realm Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Grades: 6-12
| 383 students
Realm Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Realm Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1222 Univ Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Berkeley, CA?
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in Berkeley?
16 public elementary schools are located in Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley?
Berkeley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Berkeley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Berkeley include: Martin Luther King Middle School vs. Willard Middle School, Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School vs. Willard Middle School, Willard Middle School vs. Martin Luther King Middle School
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