For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,182 students in Castroville, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Castroville, CA are Elkhorn Elementary School and Castroville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castroville, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Castroville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Castroville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Elkhorn Rd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11161 Merritt St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Grades: K-6
| 596 students
Castroville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
13998 Casroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Castroville, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Castroville, CA include Elkhorn Elementary School and Castroville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Castroville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Castroville.
What is the racial composition of students in Castroville?
Castroville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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