Top 10 Best 94540 California Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,578 students in 94540, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 94540, CA are Stonebrae Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Hayward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94540 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94540, CA 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 94540, CA Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stonebrae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28761 Hayward Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3910
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26890 Holly Hill Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3120
Grades: 7-8
| 711 students
Rank: #33.
Hayward High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1633 E. Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,712 students
Rank: #44.
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27790 Portsmouth Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3855
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Schafer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26268 Flamingo Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3895
Grades: K-6
| 642 students
Rank: #66.
Eden Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2184 Thayer Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3820
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23515 Maud Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3830
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
Bret Harte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1047 E St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 545 students
Rank: #99.
Tyrrell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27000 Tyrrell Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3935
Grades: K-6
| 606 students
Rank: #1010.
Ruus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28027 Dickens Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3885
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Rank: #1111.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Larchmont St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3875
Grades: K-6
| 494 students
Rank: #1212.
Winton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3140
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 94540 California

94540, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
520 Jefferson St.
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
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
21400 Bedford Dr.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3915
Grades: K-6
| 362 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 94540, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94540, CA include Stonebrae Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Hayward High School.
How many public schools are located in 94540?
12 public schools are located in 94540.
What is the racial composition of students in 94540?
94540 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).

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