For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 708 students in the neighborhood of Santa Clara, Hayward, CA.
The neighborhood of Santa Clara, Hayward, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.58, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Santa Clara, Hayward, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Santa Clara, Hayward, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Santa Clara, Hayward, CA include Alameda County Community and Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Santa Clara, Hayward?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Santa Clara, Hayward.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Santa Clara, Hayward?
the neighborhood of Santa Clara, Hayward 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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