For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,673 students in 94704, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 224 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 94704, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94704, CA are Washington Elementary School, Berkeley High School and Berkeley Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94704 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94704, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94704, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94704, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94704, CA include Washington Elementary School, Berkeley High School and Berkeley Technology Academy.
How many public schools are located in 94704?
4 public schools are located in 94704.
What percentage of students in 94704 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 94704 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94704?
94704 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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