Berkeley, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 101,640 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Berkeley boasts a moderate climate, with breezes coming in from the San Francisco Bay.
Geography
This college town is located on the San Francisco Bay.
Cultural Attractions
Jazz enthusiasts will enjoy the numerous clubs across town and assorted music festivals throughout the year.
Recreation
Cesar Chavez Park offers meadows for kite flying and other activities.
Historical
The University of California‑Berkeley was founded in 1872.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 24 |
| Number of middle schools | 14 |
| Number of high schools | 6 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 1 / 3 / 3 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Community Learning Center | Alameda, CA | Bronze | 214 |
| Albany High | Albany, CA | Silver | 1,226 |
| Amador Valley High | Pleasanton, CA | Silver | 2,552 |
| Foothill High | Pleasanton, CA | Silver | 2,343 |
| Mission San Jose High | Fremont, CA | Gold | 2,108 |
| Piedmont High | Piedmont, CA | Gold | 860 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA | Unranked | N/A |
| Armstrong University | Berkeley, CA | Unranked | N/A |
| California College of the Arts | San Francisco, CA | Unranked, Arts | 1,614 |
| California State University--East Bay | Hayward, CA | Tier 3, U.-Master's (W) | N/A |
| DeVry University--Fremont | Fremont, CA | Unranked | 1,577 |
| Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology | Berkeley, CA | Unranked | 97 |
| Golden Gate University | San Francisco, CA | Tier 4, Nat. U. | 3,550 |
| Holy Names University | Oakland, CA | Tier 3, U.-Master's (W) | 1,114 |
| John F. Kennedy University | Pleasant Hill, CA | Unranked, U.-Master's (W) | N/A |
| Lincoln University | Oakland, CA | Unranked | 319 |
| Menlo College | Atherton, CA | Unranked, Business | 680 |
| Mills College | Oakland, CA | #4, U.-Master's (W) | 1,454 |
| Northwestern Polytechnic University | Fremont, CA | Unranked | 823 |
| Pacific Union College | Angwin, CA | #17, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 1,363 |
| Patten University | Oakland, CA | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 881 |
| Samuel Merritt College | Oakland, CA | Unranked | N/A |
| San Francisco Art Institute | San Francisco, CA | Unranked, Arts | 655 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | San Francisco, CA | Unranked, Arts | 404 |
| San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA | #53, U.-Master's (W) | 30,125 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | #45, U.-Master's (W) | 31,906 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | #2, U.-Master's (W) | 8,248 |
| Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA | #39, U.-Master's (W) | 8,769 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | #4, Nat. U. | 19,782 |
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga, CA | #14, U.-Master's (W) | 3,809 |
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