For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,510 students in 94705, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94705, CA are Emerson Elementary School, Willard Middle School and Sylvia Mendez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94705 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94705, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94705, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Forest Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2955 Claremont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94705, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94705, CA include Emerson Elementary School, Willard Middle School and Sylvia Mendez Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94705?
4 public elementary schools are located in 94705.
What is the racial composition of students in 94705?
94705 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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