Very Good
#302 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 17% of private schools
Bpc Upper School
Elementary School
2015 6TH ST, Berkeley, CA 94710
Enrollment
333
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
333
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#302 of 1,787
In Berkeley
#11 of 14
public schools
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Bpc Upper School
Elementary School in Berkeley · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bpc Upper School
Bpc Upper School is a private elementary school in Berkeley, CA. Bpc Upper School serves approximately 333 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Bpc Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 6.3:1 students to teachers, Bpc Upper School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bpc Upper 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 Bpc Upper School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Berkeley, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bpc Upper 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 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary | 7.5 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 9.2 |
| 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.
Data Unavailable
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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
2015 6TH ST, Berkeley, CA 94710
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bpc Upper 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, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cornell Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Albany), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Berkeley, see our Berkeley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion Academy Berkeley Berkeley | 0.1 mi | — |
| Black Pine Circle Berkeley | 0.1 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY BERKELEY Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 6.7 |
| BLACK PINE CIRCLE SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 7.4 |
| VIA CENTER Berkeley | 0.1 mi | — |
| Rosa Parks Environmental Science Berkeley | 0.2 mi | 9.4 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus Berkeley | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| THE BERKELEY SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Berkeley | 1.0 mi | — |
| ECOLE BILINGUE DE BERKELEY Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 9.5 |
| CEDAR CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.0 mi | — |
| THE CROWDEN SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| The Crowden School Berkeley | 1.1 mi | — |
| Shu Ren International School Berkeley | 1.1 mi | — |
| Ocean View Elementary Albany | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Saint Mary's College High School Berkeley | 1.3 mi | — |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Cornell Elementary Albany | 1.5 mi | 9.1 |
| Marin Elementary Albany | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
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 |
| BLACK PINE CIRCLE 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 Bpc Upper School
What grades does Bpc Upper School serve?
Bpc Upper School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bpc Upper School?
Bpc Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bpc Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bpc Upper School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bpc Upper School rank in CA?
Bpc Upper School ranks #302 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Bpc Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bpc Upper 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 Bpc Upper School a private school?
Yes, Bpc Upper 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 Bpc Upper School a religious school?
No, Bpc Upper School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 529-2712
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