Ruth Acty Elementary
Berkeley, CA · Berkeley Unified · Grades K-5
94th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 98%▲ Improving
Ruth Acty Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ruth Acty Elementary 94th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 98% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2015 to 98th in 2025 — improving.
Ruth Acty Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 190 students tested
Ruth Acty Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 396 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.7% | 38.6% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 18.3% | 26.5% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 17.2% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 9.5% | 9.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 13.0% | 8.3% | ▼ 4.7 pts |
Homes near Ruth Acty Elementary
Typical home value $1.22M in zip 94702 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ruth Acty Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Marin ElementaryAlbany City Unified · 0.7 mi away606th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 67% - –Berkeley Special Education PreschoolBerkeley Unified · 0.7 mi away
- 9Oxford Elementary at West CampusBerkeley Unified · 0.7 mi away711th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 69% - 10Berkeley Arts Magnet at WhittierBerkeley Unified · 0.8 mi away447th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 73% - 10Cornell ElementaryAlbany City Unified · 0.9 mi away448th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 74% - 9Thousand Oaks ElementaryBerkeley Unified · 1 mi away951st of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 67% - 8Ocean View ElementaryAlbany City Unified · 1 mi away1,152nd of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 58% - 10Rosa Parks Environmental ScienceBerkeley Unified · 1.1 mi away506th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 74%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ruth Acty Elementary in?
Ruth Acty Elementary is part of the Berkeley Unified district in Berkeley, California.
Is Ruth Acty Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ruth Acty Elementary 94th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ruth Acty Elementary?
White 39%, Two or more races 27%, Hispanic 17%, Asian 9% (396 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ruth Acty Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94702 is $1.22M 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.