For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,199 students in 94544, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,502 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 94544, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94544, CA are Hayward Collegiate Charter, Alameda County Community and Eldridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94544 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94544, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94544, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Core Learning Academy At Conley-caraballo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
541 Blanche St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Glassbrook Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
975 Schafer Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3835
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3835
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Alameda County Special Education
Special Education School
313 West Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3857
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3857
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Academy At Conley-caraballo High School
Alternative School
541 Blanche St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
313 West Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-7602
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-7602
Gr: 10-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
94544, 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
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%
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 94544, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94544, CA include Hayward Collegiate Charter, Alameda County Community and Eldridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94544?
13 public schools are located in 94544.
What percentage of students in 94544 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 94544 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94544?
94544 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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