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Castro Valley Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,147 students in Castro Valley, CA, 11% of all K-12 students in Castro Valley, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
44% of private schools in Castro Valley, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Castro Valley Private Schools (2026-27)

Redwood Christian Elementary School Photo
Redwood Christian Elementary School
Gr: PK-12 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
19300 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 889-7526
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Map of Early Bird Montessori School
Early Bird Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
4779 Heyer Ave
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-7631
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His Growing Grove Photo
His Growing Grove
Gr: NS | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2490 Grove Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-5088
(1)
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Mission Hills Elementary School Photo
Mission Hills Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
2330 Pomar Vista Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 317-8627
(2)
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Map of The Montessori Giving Tree
The Montessori Giving Tree
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Montessori School
1914 Grove Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 282-8375
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Map of Montessori School At Five Canyons
Montessori School At Five Canyons
Gr: K | 6 students
Montessori School
22781 Canyon Ct
Castro Valley, CA 94552
(510) 581-3729
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Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
3427 Somerset Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-3155
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Map of Saybrook Learning Center
Saybrook Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
20375 Wisteria St
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-2340
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Map of Sterling West San Francisco Campus
Sterling West San Francisco Campus
Gr: 3-11 | 21 students
Christian
19234 Lake Chabot Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-9235
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Castro Valley, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bright World Pre-school
Bright World Pre-school
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
20613 Stanton Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-1580
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Castro Valley, CA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,147
Students
$11,938
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
61%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Castro Valley)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,147 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
61%
52%
0.72
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
63 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
83 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%
# Black Students
70 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
288 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
24%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
531 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
45%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
146 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
60%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,938
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,138
$1,072
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Castro Valley, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Castro Valley, CA is Redwood Christian Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Castro Valley?
9 private schools are located in Castro Valley.
How diverse are private schools in Castro Valley?
Castro Valley private schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Castro Valley go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Castro Valley are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Castro Valley?
44% of private schools in Castro Valley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Castro Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Castro Valley include: Early Bird Montessori School vs. Mission Hills Elementary School

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