Schools in Berkeley Unified, California (2025)
16 schools · 9,043 students · 16 public · median Enrollment 401.
Berkeley Unified, in California, has 16 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 9,043 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 16 public.
The median Enrollment across Berkeley Unified's schools is 401, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
15 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Willard Middle (79.2, top 25% of middle schools nationally), followed by Ruth Acty Elementary (76.4, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Martin Luther King Middle (76.2, top 25% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Berkeley High (3,218 students), Martin Luther King Middle (851 students), Willard Middle (596 students).
Ranked schools in Berkeley Unified
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 179Willard MiddleBerkeley · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 596 students
- 276Ruth Acty ElementaryBerkeley · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 376Martin Luther King MiddleBerkeley · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 851 students
- 473Berkeley Arts Magnet at WhittierBerkeley · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 407 students
- 572Emerson ElementaryBerkeley · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 283 students
- 672Rosa Parks Environmental ScienceBerkeley · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 770Berkeley HighBerkeley · Public High52% Math proficiency · 3,218 students
- 867Malcolm X ElementaryBerkeley · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 469 students
- 967Oxford Elementary at West CampusBerkeley · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 254 students
- 1067Washington ElementaryBerkeley · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 1166Cragmont ElementaryBerkeley · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 290 students
- 1266John Muir ElementaryBerkeley · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 293 students
- 1357Sylvia Mendez ElementaryBerkeley · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 1451Thousand Oaks ElementaryBerkeley · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 1544Longfellow Arts and Technology MiddleBerkeley · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 462 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willard Middle Berkeley · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 79.2 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 596 |
| 2 | Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.4 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 3 | Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 76.2 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 4 | Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 73.0 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 407 |
| 5 | Emerson Elementary Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 72.1 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 283 |
| 6 | Rosa Parks Environmental Science Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.5 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 7 | Berkeley High Berkeley · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 52% Math proficiency | 3,218 |
| 8 | Malcolm X Elementary Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.3 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 469 |
| 9 | Oxford Elementary at West Campus Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.2 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 254 |
| 10 | Washington Elementary Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 66.8 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 11 | Cragmont Elementary Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 65.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 290 |
| 12 | John Muir Elementary Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 65.9 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 293 |
| 13 | Sylvia Mendez Elementary Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 14 | Thousand Oaks Elementary Berkeley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.3 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 15 | Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Berkeley · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 462 |
Other schools in Berkeley Unified
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Berkeley Unified side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Berkeley Unified?
Willard Middle is the highest-ranked school in Berkeley Unified with a Success Index (US) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Berkeley Unified?
Berkeley Unified has 16 schools (3 middle, 11 elementary, 1 high, 1 other) educating 9,043 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Berkeley Unified?
The median Enrollment across schools in Berkeley Unified is 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.