For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,381 students in the neighborhood of South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
The neighborhood of South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.74, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2840 Ellsworth St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6360
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6360
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Berkeley Technology Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Gr: 10-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA include Malcolm X Elementary School, Sylvia Mendez Elementary School and Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Berkeley, Berkeley?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Berkeley, Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Berkeley, Berkeley?
the neighborhood of South Berkeley, Berkeley public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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