For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,508 students in Hayward, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hayward, CA are Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Alameda County Community. 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 32%), 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
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 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
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 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
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 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
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 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #88.
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 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
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 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 middle schools in Hayward, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hayward, CA include Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Alameda County Community.
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: Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School vs. Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School, Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School vs. Bret Harte Middle School, Bret Harte Middle School vs. Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School
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