For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,459 students in Hayward, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hayward, CA are Alameda County Community, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayward, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hayward have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hayward, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alameda County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
313 West Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
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
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle 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
| 703 students
Rank: #44.
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle 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
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Bret Harte Middle 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
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Winton Middle 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
| 531 students
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Middle 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
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Royal Sunset (Continuation School)
Alternative 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
| 118 students
Rank: #99.
Faith Ringgold School Of Arts And Science
(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
| 109 students
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hayward, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hayward, CA include Alameda County Community, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hayward?
9 public middle schools are located in Hayward.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayward?
Hayward public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hayward are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hayward include: Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School vs. Bret Harte Middle School, Bret Harte Middle School vs. Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School, Cesar Chavez Middle School vs. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
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