For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,228 students in Castro Valley, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Castro Valley, CA are Creekside Middle School, Castro Valley Virtual Academy and Canyon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castro Valley, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Castro Valley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Castro Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Castro Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2652 Vergil Ct.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 931-7868
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 931-7868
Grades: 1-8
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Castro Valley, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Castro Valley, CA include Creekside Middle School, Castro Valley Virtual Academy and Canyon Middle School. Castro Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Castro Valley?
3 public middle schools are located in Castro Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Castro Valley?
Castro Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Castro Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Castro Valley include: Creekside Middle School vs. Canyon Middle School, Canyon Middle School vs. Creekside Middle School
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