Very Good
#276 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 15% of private schools
Black Pine Circle School
Elementary School
2027 7TH ST, Berkeley, CA 94710
Enrollment
332
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
332
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#276 of 1,787
In Berkeley
#9 of 14
public schools
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About Black Pine Circle School
Black Pine Circle School is a private elementary school in Berkeley, CA. Black Pine Circle School serves approximately 332 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Black Pine Circle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 8.3:1 students to teachers, Black Pine Circle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Black Pine Circle School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Black Pine Circle School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Berkeley, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Black Pine Circle School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Rosa Parks Environmental Science | 9.4 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus | 7.6 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | 9.5 |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | 7.5 |
| Washington Elementary | 9.0 |
| Martin Luther King Middle | 9.3 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | — |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier | 9.3 |
| Malcolm X Elementary | 8.8 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 9.2 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary | 7.5 |
| Willard Middle | 9.7 |
| Cragmont Elementary | 8.9 |
| Emerson Elementary | 9.4 |
| John Muir Elementary | 9.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2027 7TH ST, Berkeley, CA 94710
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Black Pine Circle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ruth Acty Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Rosa Parks Environmental Science (rated 9.4/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE BERKELEY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Berkeley, see our Berkeley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pine Circle Berkeley | 0.0 mi | — |
| BPC UPPER SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 7.4 |
| VIA CENTER Berkeley | 0.1 mi | — |
| Rosa Parks Environmental Science Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 9.4 |
| Fusion Academy Berkeley Berkeley | 0.1 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY BERKELEY Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus Berkeley | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| THE BERKELEY SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Berkeley | 1.0 mi | — |
| ECOLE BILINGUE DE BERKELEY Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| CEDAR CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.9 mi | — |
| Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 9.5 |
| THE CROWDEN SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| The Crowden School Berkeley | 1.1 mi | — |
| Shu Ren International School Berkeley | 1.0 mi | — |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Berkeley | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Saint Mary's College High School Berkeley | 1.2 mi | — |
| Ocean View Elementary Albany | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| BERKWOOD HEDGE SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Berkwood Hedge School Berkeley | 1.2 mi | — |
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 |
|---|---|
| ASSUMPTION SCHOOL San Leandro, CA | 7.4 |
| Allen (Ella B.) Elementary Bonita, CA | 7.4 |
| Anderson Elementary Compton, CA | 7.4 |
| BPC UPPER SCHOOL Berkeley, CA | 7.4 |
| C. W. Haman Elementary Santa Clara, CA | 7.4 |
| CHRIST CATHEDRAL ACADEMY Garden Grove, CA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Black Pine Circle School
What grades does Black Pine Circle School serve?
Black Pine Circle School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Black Pine Circle School?
Black Pine Circle School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Pine Circle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Pine Circle School is 8.3:1. 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 School rank in CA?
Black Pine Circle School ranks #276 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Black Pine Circle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Pine Circle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Black Pine Circle School a private school?
Yes, Black Pine Circle 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 Black Pine Circle School a religious school?
No, Black Pine Circle School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 845-0876
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