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#177 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 6% of private schools

Black Pine Circle

Elementary School

2027 Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

Private
312
Students
7:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 6%
in CA

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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Black Pine Circle compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Berkeley, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
This School
vs
19.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
312
This School
vs
385
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.0
This School
vs
8.1
Public Avg

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.

Score Breakdown

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)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 312
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details