Cragmont Elementary vs Thousand Oaks Elementary
Cragmont Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 5.8/10. In math proficiency, Cragmont Elementary leads at 57.0%.
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Cragmont Elementary
Berkeley, CA
294 students
Thousand Oaks Elementary
Berkeley, CA
363 students
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| Metric | Cragmont Elementary | Thousand Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | 6.6 | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.2% | 30.9% |
| Environment Score | 8.8 | 7.3 |
| State Rank | #1,576 of 9,557 | #6,069 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 84th | 37th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Cragmont Elementary | Thousand Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 44.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 50.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Berkeley (94708) | Berkeley (94707) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $229,004 | $196,591 |
| Median Home Value | $1,517,100 | $1,626,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,926 | $2,406 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 88.1% | 85.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 34 min |
The data story: Cragmont Elementary vs Thousand Oaks Elementary
Cragmont Elementary edges out Thousand Oaks Elementary by 0.1 points in overall rating — 9.2 versus 9.1 out of 10 — but that slim gap in final score obscures more meaningful differences underneath. On California's statewide scale, Cragmont Elementary ranks #140 of 9,533 schools while Thousand Oaks Elementary ranks #195 of 9,533. Both land in the top 2% of the state, so either choice puts a Berkeley family at the upper end of California's elementary school landscape.
The academic scores are identical: both Thousand Oaks Elementary and Cragmont Elementary earn an 8.9/10, meaning neither school has a measurable edge in tested proficiency. Where they split is growth. Thousand Oaks Elementary scores a perfect 10.0/10 on its growth metric versus Cragmont Elementary's 9.5/10 — a 0.5-point advantage that reflects how much academic progress students make year-over-year relative to similar peers. For families who care less about where students start and more about how fast they move, that gap favors Thousand Oaks Elementary.
Thousand Oaks Elementary is the larger school, enrolling 363 students versus Cragmont Elementary's 294. The student-teacher ratio at Thousand Oaks Elementary is 24.2:1 compared to 21.0:1 at Cragmont Elementary — a difference of more than three students per teacher that can translate to more individualized attention in Cragmont classrooms. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility is similar at both schools: 31% at Thousand Oaks Elementary and 28% at Cragmont Elementary, indicating comparable economic diversity with no material difference in equity exposure.
Both schools serve grades KG through 05 and sit just 0.7 miles apart in Berkeley, so program structure and grade span are not differentiating factors. The practical distinctions come down to class size and growth trajectory: Cragmont Elementary offers smaller classes and a slightly stronger state rank, while Thousand Oaks Elementary posts an exceptional growth score that no other data point in this comparison matches.
Editorial summary generated May 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
Cragmont Elementary
Thousand Oaks Elementary suits families who prioritize academic momentum — students making measurable year-over-year gains — over raw class size. Its perfect 10.0/10 growth score and identical academic proficiency to Cragmont make it the stronger pick for parents whose child is currently behind grade level or who want to maximize learning velocity through fifth grade.
Thousand Oaks Elementary
Cragmont Elementary fits families who want a smaller, more intimate school environment. Its 21.0:1 student-teacher ratio versus Thousand Oaks Elementary's 24.2:1 means meaningfully fewer students per teacher each day, and its #140 California rank makes it one of the top-performing small elementary schools in Berkeley — a good match for kids who thrive with more direct teacher access.