John Muir Elementary School

John Muir is one of the smallest elementary schools in Claremont in a historic 1915 Tudor.

John Muir Elementary is located School in Alameda County.

John Muir Elementary School is near downtown Berkeley in Alameda County.

John Muir Elementary School provides quality education to students in Alameda County.

John Muir Elementary School provides safe grounds for students in Alameda County.

John Muir Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2955 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA

Claremont Neighborhood

Berkeley Unified School District

264 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Audrey Amos

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
57%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 20:1 Teachers 13	Full Time Teachers 13
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

592:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.9%	Female 48.8%
White 50.5%	Two or more races 16.7%
Hispanic 12.3%	Asian 11.3%
Black 9.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

11/20/2024

John Muir is a phenomenal school and has only been getting better in recent years. Excellent principal and leadership team that led the school to receive the National Blue Ribbon School Award in 2024. Very involved community and a beautiful school campus; enrichment opportunities for students abound...

5.0 parent

1/10/2023

I moved to Berkeley during the pandemic and how to younger elementary school children who started at John Muir. The community, the staff and the grounds are wonderful. I feel very fortunate to have landed at John Muir during such a precarious time and would recommend it highly to anyone interested i...

5.0 parent

1/10/2023

John Muir Elementary is a hidden gem. When we were looking for elementary schools in our zone, we toured all three. John Muir was our second choice...only because we live 2 blocks away from our first choice. Our initial disappointment quickly faded as we came to see what a magical place John Muir is...

5.0 parent

1/10/2023

Both of my children went here. One is currently in 4th grade. Ever since we joined we have been welcomed by a lovely community of families and teachers. The school is not just a safe and beautiful place, where kids get to play in a creek and read under redwood trees but also a great school full of c...

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John Muir Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Berkeley, CA and is served by the Berkeley Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 264 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. John Muir Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,733,801. Discover additional schools in the area, like University of California Berkeley, Berkeley Technology Academy, Oakland International High School, and more. Learn more about what Berkeley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Muir Elementary School.

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