Emerson Elementary
Berkeley, CA · Berkeley Unified · Grades K-5
580th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 90%▲ Improving
Emerson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Elementary 580th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 90% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2015 to 90th in 2025 — improving.
Emerson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 135 students tested
Emerson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 282 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.4% | 46.1% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.9% | 16.3% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.1% | 14.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 20.9% | 13.5% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Asian | 7.4% | 8.9% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Emerson Elementary
Typical home value $2.03M in zip 94705 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Emerson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9John Muir ElementaryBerkeley Unified · 0.4 mi away615th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 69% - 8Sylvia Mendez ElementaryBerkeley Unified · 0.6 mi away1,252nd of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 55% - 9Chabot ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.9 mi away626th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 71% - 9Peralta ElementaryOakland Unified · 1 mi away576th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 69% - –Berkeley Independent Study K-8Berkeley Unified · 1.1 mi away
- –Kaiser Early Childhood CenterOakland Unified · 1.2 mi away
- 9Washington ElementaryBerkeley Unified · 1.2 mi away591st of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 72% - 1Sankofa United ElementaryOakland Unified · 1.2 mi away5,379th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson Elementary in?
Emerson Elementary is part of the Berkeley Unified district in Berkeley, California.
Is Emerson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Elementary 580th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson Elementary?
White 46%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 15%, Black 14% (282 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94705 is $2.03M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.