Best public schools in Castro Valley, CA
All 12 public schools in Castro Valley, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
12public schools
9,560students enrolled, 2025-26
65%median school, reading (ELA)
65%median school, math
$1.01Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Jensen Ranch Elementary has the highest reading result in Castro Valley at 89%, and Jensen Ranch Elementary has the highest math result at 84%. The median Castro Valley school is 8 points above the Alameda County reading average (56%) and 15 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Castro Valley Unified. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.01M to $1.36M.
Castro Valley elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jensen Ranch ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | Castro Valley Unified | 89% | 84% | $1.36M |
| 2 | Proctor ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | Castro Valley Unified | 81% | 83% | $1.01M |
| 3 | Chabot ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | Castro Valley Unified | 72% | 67% | $1.01M |
| 4 | Independent ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | Castro Valley Unified | 72% | 68% | $1.36M |
| 5 | Castro Valley ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | Castro Valley Unified | 66% | 51% | $1.01M |
| 6 | Vannoy ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | Castro Valley Unified | 61% | 65% | $1.01M |
| 7 | Marshall ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | Castro Valley Unified | 60% | 65% | $1.01M |
| 8 | Stanton ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | Castro Valley Unified | 54% | 55% | $1.01M |
| 9 | Palomares ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | Castro Valley Unified | 48% | 58% | $1.36M |
Castro Valley middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creekside MiddleCastro Valley · Grades 6-8 | Castro Valley Unified | 77% | 71% | $1.01M |
| 2 | Canyon MiddleCastro Valley · Grades 6-8 | Castro Valley Unified | 63% | 50% | $1.36M |
Castro Valley high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castro Valley HighCastro Valley · Grades 9-12 | Castro Valley Unified | 60% | 43% | 234 | $1.01M |
How Castro Valley compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley (median school) | 65% | 65% |
| Alameda County | 56% | 49% |
| California | 49% | 38% |