For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,339 students in 94703, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 522 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 94703, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94703, CA are Martin Luther King Middle School and Malcolm X Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94703 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94703, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94703, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
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 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94703, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94703, CA include Martin Luther King Middle School and Malcolm X Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94703?
3 public schools are located in 94703.
What percentage of students in 94703 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 94703 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94703?
94703 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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