For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 20,260 students in Hayward, CA (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,967 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Hayward, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Hayward, CA are Alameda County Community, Southgate Elementary School and Stonebrae Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayward, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hayward have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hayward, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alameda County Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Southgate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26601 Calaroga Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Grades: K-6
| 611 students
Rank: #33.
Stonebrae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28761 Hayward Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3910
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3910
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Grades: 1-12
| 553 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Eden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Panama St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,947 students
Rank: #66.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26890 Holly Hill Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3120
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3120
Grades: 7-8
| 711 students
Rank: #77.
East Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2424 E. Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #88.
Hayward High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1633 E. Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,712 students
Rank: #99.
Burbank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 B St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3805
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3805
Grades: K-6
| 794 students
Rank: #1010.
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27790 Portsmouth Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3855
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3855
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #1111.
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Depot Rd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3130
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3130
Grades: 7-8
| 407 students
Rank: #1212.
Schafer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26268 Flamingo Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3895
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3895
Grades: K-6
| 642 students
Rank: #1313.
Palma Ceia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27679 Melbourne Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #1414.
Eldridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26825 Eldridge Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3825
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3825
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
Rank: #1515.
Lorenzo Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Bengal St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Eden Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2184 Thayer Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3820
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3820
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hillview Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31410 Wheelon Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5720
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5720
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1818.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23515 Maud Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3830
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3830
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
Rank: #1919.
Treeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30565 Treeview St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3925
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3925
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
Rank: #2020.
Bret Harte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1047 E St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 545 students
Rank: #2121.
Tyrrell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27000 Tyrrell Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3935
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3935
Grades: K-6
| 606 students
Rank: #2222.
Ruus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28027 Dickens Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3885
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3885
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Rank: #2323.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Larchmont St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3875
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3875
Grades: K-6
| 494 students
Rank: #2424.
Longwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 Longwood Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3850
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3850
Grades: K-6
| 532 students
Rank: #2525.
Cherryland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
456 Laurel Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3810
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3810
Grades: K-6
| 903 students
Rank: #2626.
Harder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
585 Willow Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Grades: K-6
| 675 students
Rank: #2727.
Winton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
119 Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3140
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3140
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
Rank: #2828.
Tennyson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27035 Whitman Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3190
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #2929.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27845 Whitman Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3110
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3110
Grades: 7-8
| 482 students
Rank: #3030.
Brenkwitz High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Princeton St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3160
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #3131.
Royal Sunset (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Rank: #3232.
Glassbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
975 Schafer Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3835
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3835
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #3333.
Core Learning Academy At Conley-caraballo High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
541 Blanche St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #3434.
Faith Ringgold School Of Arts And Science
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 889-7399
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 889-7399
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: #3535.
Colonial Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17115 Meekland Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
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Hayward, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alameda County Opportunity High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Highland (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2021 Highland Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2560 Darwin St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Grades: 7-12
| 708 students
24823 Soto Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8575
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8575
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Grades: K-6
| 205 students
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8522
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8522
Grades: K-3
| 390 students
21400 Bedford Dr.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3915
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3915
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hayward, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Hayward, CA include Alameda County Community, Southgate Elementary School and Stonebrae Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hayward?
40 public schools are located in Hayward.
What percentage of students in Hayward go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Hayward are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hayward?
Hayward public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hayward are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hayward include: Eden Gardens Elementary School vs. Palma Ceia Elementary School, Palma Ceia Elementary School vs. Eden Gardens Elementary School, Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School vs. Bret Harte Middle School
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