Top Rankings
Castro Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,471 students in Castro Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Castro Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,471 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
405 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Castro Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #155 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,539 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
37%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,326 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
56%
# Black Students
402 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,844 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
20%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,297 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
854
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
687
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
687
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
676
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
688
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
670
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
706
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
754
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
722
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
741
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
764
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
741
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
781
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,052 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,602 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$167 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,052
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,602
$18,396
Best Castro Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jensen Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20001 Carson Ln.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Proctor Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17520 Redwood Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-0630
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-0630
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Vannoy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 Vannoy
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-1832
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-1832
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Independent Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21201 Independent School Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-9558
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-9558
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Castro Valley High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19400 Santa Maria Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-5910
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-5910
Grades: 9-12
| 2,842 students
Rank: #66.
Chabot Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19104 Lake Chabot Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-2342
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-2342
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #77.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20111 Marshall St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-2431
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-2431
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19722 Center St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-0665
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-0665
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #99.
Palomares Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6395 Palo Verde Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 582-4207
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 582-4207
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rank: #1010.
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1111.
Canyon Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19600 Cull Canyon Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-8833
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-8833
Grades: 6-8
| 1,432 students
Rank: #1212.
Castro Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20185 San Miguel Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-1919
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-1919
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1313.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2644 Somerset Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 727-9192
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 727-9192
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1414.
Redwood Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Alma Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3000
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roy A. Johnson High School
Special Education School
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3000
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Castro Valley Unified School District?
Castro Valley Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,471 students.
What is the rank of Castro Valley Unified School District?
Castro Valley Unified School District is ranked #155 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Castro Valley Unified School District?
37% of Castro Valley Unified School District students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Castro Valley Unified School District?
Castro Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Castro Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,602 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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