Best 94546 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,217 students in 94546, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94546, CA are Creekside Middle School, Canyon Middle School and Castro Valley Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94546 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94546, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94546, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19722 Center St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-0665
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19600 Cull Canyon Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-8833
Gr: 6-8 | 1,418 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94546, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94546, CA include Creekside Middle School, Canyon Middle School and Castro Valley Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 94546?
3 public middle schools are located in 94546.
What is the racial composition of students in 94546?
94546 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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