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Elementary Schools in Castro Valley, California: Castro Valley schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 63.0/100

Castro Valley, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 63.0/100 — 18.1 points above the state average of 44.8. 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 40.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 9 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.0% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
63.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.6
47.8 – 84.5
Avg Exceeded %
40.3%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
10.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary9Solid
63.0/100
40.3%+18.1
High3Developing
45.8/100
21.2%+2.1
Middle2Solid
61.1/100
33.7%+18.5

How Castro Valley schools compare

Castro Valley has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 63.0/100 — 18.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

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

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Castro Valley schools average 40.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Castro Valley averages 10.0% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Castro Valley

5 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Castro Valley

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Jensen Ranch Elementary
Castro Valley Unified High Ceiling
59.6%Strong
84/100
2Proctor Elementary
Castro Valley Unified High Ceiling
53.8%Strong
72/100
3Creekside Middle
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
40.4%Strong
70/100
4Independent Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
41.2%Solid
67/100
5Castro Valley High
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
30.4%Solid
64/100
6Chabot Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
42.4%Solid
64/100
7Marshall Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
41.9%Solid
63/100
8Palomares Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
25.6%Solid
60/100
9Vannoy Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
37.6%Solid
60/100
10Canyon Middle
Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum
27.0%Solid
52/100
11Castro Valley Virtual Academy
Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum
31.8%Solid
52/100
12Stanton Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Culture First
30.0%Developing
49/100
13Castro Valley Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum
30.7%Developing
48/100
14Redwood Continuation High
Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum
1.6%Needs Support
22/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 14 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Castro Valley good?
Castro Valley's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.0/100, which is 18.1 points above the state average. 40.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 63.0/100 — 18.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 40.3% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Castro Valley?
Castro Valley has 9 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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