For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 403 students in 94578, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94578, CA are Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94578 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94578, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94578, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Fairmont Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15980 Marcella St.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 317-5300
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 317-5300
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
94578, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
San Leandro Charter Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
16248 Carolyn Street
San Leandro, CA 94578
San Leandro, CA 94578
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94578, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94578, CA include Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court and Hillside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94578?
2 public elementary schools are located in 94578.
What is the racial composition of students in 94578?
94578 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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