Excellent
#88 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 3% of private schools
Berkwood Hedge School
Elementary School
1809 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703
About Berkwood Hedge School
Berkwood Hedge School is an private elementary school in Berkeley, CA 94703. The school serves approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0/10, placing it in the 97.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.7/10), ranked among private schools in CA.
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BetaHow Berkwood Hedge School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Berkeley, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Berkwood Hedge School (this school) | 8.0 |
| Washington Elementary | 8.2 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | 8.0 |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | 8.7 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier | 8.3 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus | 7.6 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 7.9 |
| Willard Middle | 8.4 |
| Malcolm X Elementary | 7.9 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | 8.9 |
| Martin Luther King Middle | 7.4 |
| Rosa Parks Environmental Science | 7.9 |
| Emerson Elementary | 8.1 |
| John Muir Elementary | 8.6 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary | 7.5 |
| Cragmont Elementary | 8.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
1809 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BERKWOOD HEDGE SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Washington Elementary Berkeley | 0.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Berkeley High Berkeley | 0.2 mi | 6.8 |
| WALDEN CENTER & SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Shu Ren International School Berkeley | 0.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Berkeley Technology Academy Berkeley | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 Berkeley | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Bayhill High Berkeley | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| BAYHILL HIGH SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| BAYHILL HIGH SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Berkeley | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| EAST BAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| THE BERKELEY SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| CEDAR CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Malcolm X Elementary Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary Berkeley | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus Berkeley | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| The Crowden School Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BERKELEY ROSE WALDORF SCHOOL Berkeley, CA | 8.0 |
| BERKWOOD HEDGE SCHOOL Berkeley, CA | 8.0 |
| BETHANY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Westminster, CA | 8.0 |
| Bonny Doon Elementary Santa Cruz, CA | 8.0 |
| CHRIST CHURCH DAY SCHOOL Coronado, CA | 8.0 |
| Christ Church Day School Coronado, CA | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Berkwood Hedge School
What grades does Berkwood Hedge School serve?
Berkwood Hedge School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Berkwood Hedge School?
Berkwood Hedge School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkwood Hedge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkwood Hedge School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Berkwood Hedge School rank in CA?
Berkwood Hedge School is ranked #88 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Berkwood Hedge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkwood Hedge School has a composite rating of 8.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Berkwood Hedge School a private school?
Yes, Berkwood Hedge School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Alameda
- Phone
- (510) 883-6990
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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