For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,339 students in the neighborhood of Southgate, Hayward, CA.
The neighborhood of Southgate, Hayward, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.59, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Southgate, Hayward, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26601 Calaroga Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Gr: K-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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: n/an/a
Eden Area Rop
Vocational School
26316 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 293-2900
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 293-2900
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southgate, Hayward, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southgate, Hayward, CA include Southgate Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southgate, Hayward?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southgate, Hayward.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southgate, Hayward?
the neighborhood of Southgate, Hayward public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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