For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 3,257 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown Berkeley is Berkeley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 47% statewide average).
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 Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 3,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA include Berkeley High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley?
the neighborhood of Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley 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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