Castro Valley Unified
Unified school district, grades PK-12 · Alameda County
67%of district students met the reading (ELA) standard, 2026
59%met the math standard, 2026
12schools on the map
9,560students enrolled in these schools, 2025-26
$1.01Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
In spring 2026, 67% of Castro Valley Unified students met the reading standard and 59% met the math standard. In reading, that is 11 points above the Alameda County average and 17 points above the California average. District reading results in 2026 were about the same as in 2024. Schools in Castro Valley Unified are in Castro Valley. District boundaries come from the California Department of Education's 2024-25 data; each school's attendance zone is set by the district.
District test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 66% | 67% | 67% | +1 pt |
| Math | 58% | 59% | 59% | 0 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley Unified | 67% | 59% |
| Alameda County | 56% | 49% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Elementary schools
| Rank | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jensen Ranch ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | 89% | 84% | $1.36M |
| 2 | Proctor ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | 81% | 83% | $1.01M |
| 3 | Chabot ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | 72% | 67% | $1.01M |
| 4 | Independent ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | 72% | 68% | $1.36M |
| 5 | Castro Valley ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | 66% | 51% | $1.01M |
| 6 | Vannoy ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | 61% | 65% | $1.01M |
| 7 | Marshall ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | 60% | 65% | $1.01M |
| 8 | Stanton ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | 54% | 55% | $1.01M |
| 9 | Palomares ElementaryCastro Valley · Grades K-5 | 48% | 58% | $1.36M |
Middle schools
| Rank | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creekside MiddleCastro Valley · Grades 6-8 | 77% | 71% | $1.01M |
| 2 | Canyon MiddleCastro Valley · Grades 6-8 | 63% | 50% | $1.36M |
High schools
| Rank | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castro Valley HighCastro Valley · Grades 9-12 | 60% | 43% | 234 | $1.01M |