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Elementary Schools in Castro Valley, California

Above Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 60.8/100

Castro Valley, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.8/100 — 17.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Jensen Ranch Elementary at 84/100, where 59.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Castro Valley schools average 35.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 13 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.5% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
60.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
61.0
22.5 – 83.6
Avg Exceeded %
35.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
14.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How Castro Valley schools compare

Castro Valley's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.8 — 17.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.5 to 83.6, a 61.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Jensen Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 59.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Castro Valley schools average 35.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Castro Valley averages 14.5%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Castro Valley

6 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling2 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Castro Valley ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Jensen Ranch Elementary
Castro Valley Unified High Ceiling
59.6%Strong
84/100
2Proctor Elementary
Castro Valley Unified High Ceiling
53.8%Strong
76/100
3Castro Valley High
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
30.4%Strong
70/100
4Creekside Middle
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
40.4%Solid
70/100
5Independent Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
41.2%Solid
66/100
6Chabot Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
42.4%Solid
66/100
7Marshall Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
41.9%Solid
64/100
8Vannoy Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
37.6%Solid
62/100
9Palomares Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Culture First
25.6%Solid
56/100
10Canyon Middle
Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum
27.0%Solid
53/100
11Castro Valley Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum
30.7%Solid
51/100
12Stanton Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Culture First
30.0%Solid
50/100
13Redwood Continuation High
Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum
1.6%Needs Support
23/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Castro Valley

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Redwood Christian Elementary School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-5 · 280 students
18:1Private
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 196 students
14:1Private
Mission Hills School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 157 students
22:1Private
Anchor Education
Nonsectarian · Grades 3-12 · 30 students
8:1Private
The Montessori Giving Tree
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 14 students
7:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Castro Valley

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Castro Valley good?
Castro Valley's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.8/100, which is 17.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 35.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Castro Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Castro Valley is Jensen Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 59.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Castro Valley schools compare to the state average?
Castro Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (17.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 35.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.5 to 83.6, a 61.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Castro Valley?
Castro Valley has 13 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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