For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,266 students in 94541, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94541, CA are East Avenue Elementary School, Burbank Elementary School and Lorenzo Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94541 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94541, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94541, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2424 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 B St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3805
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3805
Gr: K-6 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lorenzo Manor Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Bengal St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Cherryland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
456 Laurel Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3810
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3810
Gr: K-6 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Longwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 Longwood Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3850
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3850
Gr: K-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Harder Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
585 Willow Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Gr: K-6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Colonial Acres Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17115 Meekland Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94541, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94541, CA include East Avenue Elementary School, Burbank Elementary School and Lorenzo Manor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94541?
8 public elementary schools are located in 94541.
What is the racial composition of students in 94541?
94541 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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