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Jensen Ranch Elementary

Castro Valley Unified · Alameda County · 20001 Carson Lane, Castro Valley, CA 94552-1001

(510) 537-6365

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10/10
#194
Rank 194 out of 5,722
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #157 · 97th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #227 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #269 · 95th percentile

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School Overview

Jensen Ranch Elementary sits in the rolling hills of Castro Valley, a tight-knit East Bay community that feels a world away from the urban bustle of Oakland just to the north. Academics here are genuinely strong across the board — English, math, and science all rank near the top of the state — making it a natural draw for families who want rigorous public school options without leaving the suburbs. Castro Valley itself has a small-town feel with good hiking, local dining, and easy freeway access, and Jensen Ranch fits right into that picture as the kind of neighborhood school where high expectations and community pride tend to go hand in hand.

Student Demographics

184 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
101 (55%)
White
29 (16%)
Hispanic
19 (10%)
Multiple Races
10 (5%)
Filipino
9 (5%)
African American
5 (3%)
Other
11 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners48 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged36 (20%)
Students with Disabilities17 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

373
Enrollment
20.1
Teachers (FTE)
18.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4358 · 28th percentile

57 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found