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#102 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 6% of private schools

Berkwood Hedge School

Elementary School · Berkeley, CA

A private elementary school in Berkeley, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

1809 BANCROFT WAY, Berkeley, CA 94703

  • 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,238.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment105
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Berkwood Hedge School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 70Excellent Transit
  • Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High5,909/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berkeley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,922

Median home value

$1,273,000

Median rent

$2,257/mo

College educated

71.4%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Two or More52.4%
White28.6%
Asian9.5%
Hispanic6.7%
Black2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berkwood Hedge SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi116Compare →
Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0K–50.1 mi389Compare →
Walden Center & SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–60.2 mi75Compare →
Shu Ren International SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.3 mi54Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Berkwood Hedge School is listed in Berkeley, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Berkwood Hedge School

Berkwood Hedge School is a private elementary school in Berkeley, CA, serving approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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 6th.

How many students attend Berkwood Hedge School?

Berkwood Hedge School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkwood Hedge School?

The student-teacher ratio at Berkwood Hedge School is 6.6:1. 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 ranks #102 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Berkwood Hedge School's MySchoolScout rating?

Berkwood Hedge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Berkwood Hedge School a private school?

Yes, Berkwood Hedge School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Berkwood Hedge School a religious school?

No, Berkwood Hedge School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
105
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Alameda County
Area population (ZIP 94703)
20,874
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94703; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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