For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 20,516 students in Hayward, CA (there are 19 private schools, serving 3,033 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Hayward, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hayward, CA are Hayward Collegiate Charter, 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 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hayward, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
166 West Harder Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 955-7083
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 955-7083
Gr: K-6 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26601 Calaroga Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Stonebrae Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28761 Hayward Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3910
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3910
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Eden High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Panama St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,892 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Hayward High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1633 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,667 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Gr: 1-12 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26890 Holly Hill Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3120
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3120
Gr: 7-8 | 703 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alameda County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 West Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Royal Sunset (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
East Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2424 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27790 Portsmouth Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3855
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3855
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 B St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3805
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3805
Gr: K-6 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Palma Ceia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27679 Melbourne Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Eldridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26825 Eldridge Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3825
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3825
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Schafer Park Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26268 Flamingo Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3895
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3895
Gr: K-6 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Hillview Crest Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31410 Wheelon Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5720
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5720
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Eden Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2184 Thayer Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3820
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3820
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Lorenzo Manor Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Bengal St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1047 E St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23515 Maud Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3830
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3830
Gr: K-6 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Ruus Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28027 Dickens Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3885
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3885
Gr: K-6 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Winton Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
119 Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3140
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3140
Gr: 7-8 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Cherryland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
456 Laurel Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3810
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3810
Gr: K-6 | 863 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27000 Tyrrell Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3935
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3935
Gr: K-6 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Larchmont St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3875
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3875
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Longwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 Longwood Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3850
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3850
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Treeview Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30565 Treeview St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3925
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3925
Gr: K-6 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Strobridge Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21400 Bedford Dr.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3915
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3915
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Harder Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
585 Willow Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Tennyson High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Faith Ringgold School Of Arts And Science
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 889-7399
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 889-7399
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Colonial Acres Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17115 Meekland Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27845 Whitman Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3110
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3110
Gr: 7-8 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Brenkwitz High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Hayward, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Highland (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2021 Highland Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Minority enrollment: 68%
2560 Darwin St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Gr: 7-12 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
24823 Soto Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8575
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8575
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Gr: K-6 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8522
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8522
Gr: K-3 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hayward, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Hayward, CA include Hayward Collegiate Charter, Southgate Elementary School and Stonebrae Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hayward?
43 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 90%).
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 80% (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, Tennyson High School vs. Mt. Eden High School
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