Below Average
#1639 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Anchor Education
School
19234 LAKE CHABOT RD, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.7
Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.7
Grades
3rd – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,639 of 1,787
In Castro Valley
#4 of 4
public schools
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Anchor Education
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About Anchor Education
Anchor Education is a private school in Castro Valley, CA. Anchor Education serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 3rd-12th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Anchor Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,639 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 30 students, Anchor Education is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Anchor Education sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Anchor Education is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Anchor Education compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Castro Valley, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Anchor Education (this school) | 4.7 |
| Chabot Elementary | 8.3 |
| Stanton Elementary | 5.7 |
| Castro Valley Virtual Academy | 7.6 |
| Redwood Continuation High | 5.2 |
| Roy A. Johnson High | — |
| Castro Valley Elementary | 7.6 |
| Castro Valley High | 7.4 |
| Proctor Elementary | 8.4 |
| Marshall Elementary | 7.8 |
| Creekside Middle | 8.4 |
| Vannoy Elementary | 7.0 |
| Canyon Middle | 6.8 |
| Independent Elementary | 6.6 |
| Jensen Ranch Elementary | 7.6 |
| Palomares Elementary | 5.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
19234 LAKE CHABOT RD, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Anchor Education may also want to explore other schools in the area. Proctor Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Chabot Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES JAMES BALDWIN ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby San Leandro), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Castro Valley, see our Castro Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94546 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$125,780
Median Home Value
$976,300
Median Rent
$2,506/mo
Population
45,848
College Educated
41.4%
Homeownership
65.8%
Avg Commute
33.7 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
42.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Anchor Education
What grades does Anchor Education serve?
Anchor Education serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Anchor Education?
Anchor Education has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchor Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchor Education is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Anchor Education rank in CA?
Anchor Education ranks #1,639 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Anchor Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Anchor Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Anchor Education a private school?
Yes, Anchor Education is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Anchor Education a religious school?
No, Anchor Education is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 300-6290
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