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Castro Valley · 94552

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Jensen Ranch ElementaryIndependent ElementaryPalomares ElementaryCanyon Middle94552N ↑
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94552 at a glance

94552 (Castro Valley) has 4 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

3Elementary schools1Middle school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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3 comparable schools · average 64.3/100 · range 49.3–80.4

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 49.2/100 · range 49.2–49.2

Explore ZIP codes near 94552

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
94546Castro Valley92.2 mi
94541Hayward113.4 mi
94544Hayward74.8 mi
94540Hayward34.9 mi
94578San Leandro35.4 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

High Ceiling 1Growth Engine 1Culture First 1Building Momentum 1
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Schools in 94552

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Elementary schools in 94552 · 3 schools

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Jensen Ranch Elementary
Castro Valley Unified High Ceiling
59.6%98th percentile · StrongScope Score 80/100
Independent Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Growth Engine
41.2%90th percentile · StrongScope Score 63/100
Palomares Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Culture First
25.6%75th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100

Middle schools in 94552 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Canyon Middle
Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum
27.0%77th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 94552?
This SchoolScope directory lists 4 public schools in 94552 (Castro Valley) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 94552?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Jensen Ranch Elementary (80/100). Middle: Canyon Middle (49/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 94552 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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