For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,126 students in 94702, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 398 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 94702, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94702, CA are Ruth Acty Elementary School, Oxford Elementary At West Campus and Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94702 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94702, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94702, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Acty Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1465 Acton St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Elementary At West Campus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1222 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94702, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94702, CA include Ruth Acty Elementary School, Oxford Elementary At West Campus and Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94702?
3 public schools are located in 94702.
What percentage of students in 94702 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 94702 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94702?
94702 public schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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