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Mission Hills School
Elementary School · Castro Valley, CA
A private elementary school in Castro Valley, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2330 POMAR VISTA AVE, Castro Valley, CA 94546
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Mission Hills School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low181/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,780
Median home value
$976,300
Median rent
$2,506/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of San LeandroPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Anchor EducationPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 3–12 | 0.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Castro Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 494 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mission Hills School is listed in Castro Valley, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mission Hills School
Mission Hills School is a private elementary school in Castro Valley, CA, serving approximately 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,515 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mission Hills School
What grades does Mission Hills School serve?
Mission Hills School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mission Hills School?
Mission Hills School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Hills School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mission Hills School rank in CA?
Mission Hills School ranks #1,515 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mission Hills School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Hills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mission Hills School a private school?
Yes, Mission Hills School 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 Mission Hills School a religious school?
No, Mission Hills School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- 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) 317-0627
- Area population (ZIP 94546)
- 45,848
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94546; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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