Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier serves 404 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Berkeley, California. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — built on a 9.4 academic score and a 9.3 growth score that signals consistent learning gains across grade levels, not just a strong starting point. That combination puts it in rare company statewide.

Berkeley Arts Magnet ranks 146th out of 9,533 public schools in California, outperforming 98% of schools across the state. Within Berkeley itself, it holds the fourth spot among 16 public schools — competitive in a city where several high-performing schools cluster together. At a student-teacher ratio of 21.3 to 1, class sizes are moderate for a high-demand urban magnet.

For families comparing Berkeley's elementary options, the scores tell a consistent story: strong academics, strong growth, and a track record that holds up against the full range of California public schools. The arts magnet designation shapes the school's identity, and the data shows it hasn't come at the expense of academic outcomes.

The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is 21.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.