For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,454 students in 94540, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94540, CA are Stonebrae Elementary School, Lorin A. Eden Elementary School and Schafer Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94540 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94540, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94540, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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%
94540, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94540, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94540, CA include Stonebrae Elementary School, Lorin A. Eden Elementary School and Schafer Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94540?
9 public elementary schools are located in 94540.
What is the racial composition of students in 94540?
94540 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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