Palomares Elementary
Castro Valley, CA · Castro Valley Unified · Grades K-5
1,576th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▼ Declining
Palomares Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palomares Elementary 1,576th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2015 to 72th in 2025 — declining.
Palomares Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 78 students tested
Palomares Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 144 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.8% | 34.0% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 18.5% | 24.3% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 41.1% | 20.8% | ▼ 20.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 18.8% | ▲ 10.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.0% | 1.4% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Palomares Elementary
Typical home value $1.40M in zip 94552 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Palomares Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Jensen Ranch ElementaryCastro Valley Unified · 1.3 mi away98th of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 84% - 9Independent ElementaryCastro Valley Unified · 1.4 mi away824th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 68% - 2Fairview ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.8 mi away4,879th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 18% - 9Vannoy ElementaryCastro Valley Unified · 2 mi away817th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 67% - 9Marshall ElementaryCastro Valley Unified · 2.2 mi away874th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 65% - 3East Avenue ElementaryHayward Unified · 2.3 mi away4,157th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 7Stonebrae ElementaryHayward Unified · 2.8 mi away2,234th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 44% - 10Proctor ElementaryCastro Valley Unified · 3 mi away381st of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palomares Elementary in?
Palomares Elementary is part of the Castro Valley Unified district in Castro Valley, California.
Is Palomares Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palomares Elementary 1,576th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Palomares Elementary?
Hispanic 34%, Two or more races 24%, White 21%, Asian 19% (144 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palomares Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94552 is $1.40M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.