Palomares Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Castro Valley, California 94552 · Castro Valley Unified
#635 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#9129 of 50,301 nationally
About Palomares Elementary
Palomares Elementary is a public elementary located in Castro Valley, in the Castro Valley Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 135 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 635th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 135.
There are 14 schools in Castro Valley; Palomares Elementary ranks 4th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Palomares Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palomares Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jensen Ranch Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students · 2.0 km away
Independent Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students · 2.3 km away
Canyon Middle
Castro Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,418 students · 2.7 km away
Fairview Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
543 students · 2.9 km away
Creekside Middle
Castro Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students · 3.2 km away
Vannoy Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students · 3.3 km away
Marshall Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students · 3.7 km away
East Avenue Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
407 students · 3.7 km away
Alma Preschool
Castro Valley · Public other
· 4.4 km away
Hayward High
Hayward · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,580 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
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Ducor Union Elementary
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136 students
Vernon City Elementary
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Richard Riordan Primary Center
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palomares Elementary a good school?
Palomares Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #635 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palomares Elementary rank in California?
Palomares Elementary ranks #635 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #9129 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palomares Elementary?
Palomares Elementary had 135 students in 2025.
Is Palomares Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Palomares Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palomares Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palomares Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.