For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,471 students in Castro Valley, CA (there are , serving 1,200 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Castro Valley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Castro Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Castro Valley, CA are Jensen Ranch Elementary School, Vannoy Elementary School and Proctor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castro Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Castro Valley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Castro Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jensen Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20001 Carson Ln.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Vannoy Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 Vannoy
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-1832
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-1832
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Proctor Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17520 Redwood Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-0630
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-0630
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Independent Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21201 Independent School Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-9558
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-9558
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Chabot Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19104 Lake Chabot Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-2342
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-2342
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Castro Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19400 Santa Maria Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-5910
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-5910
Gr: 9-12 | 2,842 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20111 Marshall St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-2431
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-2431
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19722 Center St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-0665
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-0665
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Castro Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20185 San Miguel Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-1919
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-1919
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Palomares Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6395 Palo Verde Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 582-4207
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 582-4207
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2644 Somerset Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 727-9192
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 727-9192
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Canyon Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19600 Cull Canyon Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-8833
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-8833
Gr: 6-8 | 1,432 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Redwood Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Roy A. Johnson High School
Special Education School
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3000
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Castro Valley, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2652 Vergil Ct.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 931-7868
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 931-7868
Gr: 1-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Castro Valley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Castro Valley, CA include Jensen Ranch Elementary School, Vannoy Elementary School and Proctor Elementary School. Castro Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Castro Valley?
16 public schools are located in Castro Valley.
What percentage of students in Castro Valley go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Castro Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Castro Valley?
Castro Valley public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Castro Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Castro Valley include: Creekside Middle School vs. Canyon Middle School, Canyon Middle School vs. Creekside Middle School, Jensen Ranch Elementary School vs. Independent Elementary School
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