Castro Valley Elementary vs Castro Valley Virtual Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castro Valley Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
Castro Valley · Public other · Grades K–12
45 students
| Measure | Castro Valley Elementary Castro Valley, California | Castro Valley Virtual Academy Castro Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1440 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #19103 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 502 | 45 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 45 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 24.5% |
| city | Castro Valley | Castro Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castro Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 24.5%).
- •Castro Valley Virtual Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Castro Valley Virtual Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 55%).
- •Castro Valley Virtual Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 23.9).
- •Castro Valley Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 45.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castro Valley Elementary better than Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castro Valley Elementary and Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Castro Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro Valley Elementary: 502. Castro Valley Virtual Academy: 45. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro Valley Elementary and Castro Valley Virtual Academy rank in California?
Castro Valley Elementary is 1440th of 5,693 and Castro Valley Virtual Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).