For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,727 students in 94540, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 94540, CA are Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Bret Harte Middle School and Winton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94540 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94540, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94540, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
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 middle schools in 94540, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 94540, CA include Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Bret Harte Middle School and Winton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 94540?
3 public middle schools are located in 94540.
What is the racial composition of students in 94540?
94540 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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