Schools in Berkeley
Berkeley is served by Berkeley Unified School District, which enrolled approximately 9,398 students for the 2025-26 school year across roughly 18 schools -- distinct from UC Berkeley, the city's own separate higher-education institution.
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Learn moreBerkeley Unified School District enrollment
Berkeley Unified School District enrolled approximately 9,398 students for 2025-26 per one cited source (a separately cited figure runs somewhat lower at 9,077) across approximately 18 schools -- both figures disclosed rather than reconciled.
A district distinct from UC Berkeley
Berkeley Unified School District (K-12 public schools) is a genuinely separate institution from UC Berkeley (public higher education, chartered 1868) -- families should not confuse the two when researching Berkeley schools.
Confirm current, address-specific school assignment
As with any district, pull current, address-specific school zoning and performance data directly from Berkeley Unified School District before finalizing a target neighborhood.
Key takeaways
- Berkeley Unified School District enrolled approximately 9,077-9,398 students for 2025-26, per cited sources.
- Berkeley Unified School District (K-12) is distinct from UC Berkeley (public higher education).
- Confirm current, address-specific school zoning directly with Berkeley Unified School District.
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