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#369 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 12% of private schools
The Crowden School
Elementary School
1475 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
About The Crowden School
The Crowden School is an private elementary school in Berkeley, CA 94702. The school serves approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0/10, placing it in the 88.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA.
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Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Crowden School (this school) | 8.0 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | 8.9 |
| Martin Luther King Middle | 7.4 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier | 8.3 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus | 7.6 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary | 7.5 |
| Washington Elementary | 8.2 |
| Rosa Parks Environmental Science | 7.9 |
| Cragmont Elementary | 8.2 |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | 8.7 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | 8.0 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 7.9 |
| Willard Middle | 8.4 |
| Malcolm X Elementary | 7.9 |
| 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
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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
1475 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE CROWDEN SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley | 0.1 mi | 8.9 |
| CEDAR CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Saint Mary's College High School Berkeley | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| THE BERKELEY SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Marin Elementary Albany | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Shu Ren International School Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Bayhill High Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| BAYHILL HIGH SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| BAYHILL HIGH SCHOOL Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| School of the Madeleine Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| SCHOOL OF THE MADELEINE Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| BERKWOOD HEDGE SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Berkwood Hedge School Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Berkeley High Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Washington Elementary Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
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| KING OF KINGS LUTHERAN Garden Grove, CA | 8.0 |
| King of Kings Christian Academy Garden Grove, CA | 8.0 |
| MONTESSORI GREENHOUSE SCHOOL Garden Grove, CA | 8.0 |
| Montessori Greenhouse Schools, LLC Garden Grove, CA | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Crowden School
What grades does The Crowden School serve?
The Crowden School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Crowden School?
The Crowden School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Crowden School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Crowden School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Crowden School rank in CA?
The Crowden School is ranked #369 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is The Crowden School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Crowden School 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 The Crowden School a private school?
Yes, The Crowden School 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
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Alameda
- Phone
- (510) 559-6910
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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