Excellent
#177 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 6% of private schools
Black Pine Circle
Elementary School
2027 Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
About Black Pine Circle
Black Pine Circle is an private elementary school in Berkeley, CA 94710. The school serves approximately 312 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0/10, placing it in the 94.5th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $118,007, where 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
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BetaHow Black Pine Circle compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Berkeley, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Black Pine Circle (this school) | 8.0 |
| Rosa Parks Environmental Science | 7.9 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus | 7.6 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | 8.9 |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | 8.7 |
| Washington Elementary | 8.2 |
| Martin Luther King Middle | 7.4 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | 8.0 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier | 8.3 |
| Malcolm X Elementary | 7.9 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 7.9 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary | 7.5 |
| Willard Middle | 8.4 |
| Cragmont Elementary | 8.2 |
| Emerson Elementary | 8.1 |
| John Muir Elementary | 8.6 |
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
2027 Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK PINE CIRCLE SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.0 mi | 8.0 |
| BPC UPPER SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| VIA CENTER Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Rosa Parks Environmental Science Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Fusion Academy Berkeley Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| FUSION ACADEMY BERKELEY Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus Berkeley | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| THE BERKELEY SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| ECOLE BILINGUE DE BERKELEY Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| CEDAR CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| THE CROWDEN SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| The Crowden School Berkeley | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Shu Ren International School Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Berkeley | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Saint Mary's College High School Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Ocean View Elementary Albany | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| BERKWOOD HEDGE SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Berkwood Hedge School Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94710 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$118,007
Median Home Value
$1,084,500
Median Rent
$2,546/mo
Population
8,144
College Educated
65.2%
Homeownership
35.9%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
38
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Aveson School of Leaders Altadena, CA | 8.0 |
| BLACK PINE CIRCLE SCHOOL Berkeley, CA | 8.0 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Westminster, CA | 8.0 |
| BPC UPPER SCHOOL Berkeley, CA | 8.0 |
| Blessed Sacrament School Westminster, CA | 8.0 |
| CHRIST CATHEDRAL ACADEMY Garden Grove, CA | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Black Pine Circle
What grades does Black Pine Circle serve?
Black Pine Circle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Black Pine Circle?
Black Pine Circle has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Pine Circle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Pine Circle is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Black Pine Circle rank in CA?
Black Pine Circle is ranked #177 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Black Pine Circle's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Pine Circle 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 Black Pine Circle a private school?
Yes, Black Pine Circle 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
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Alameda
- Phone
- (510) 845-0876
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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