For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 818 students in Hayward, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Hayward, CA is Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayward, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Hayward have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hayward, CA (2026)
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: 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 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hayward, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hayward, CA include Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in Hayward?
2 public charter schools are located in Hayward.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayward?
Hayward public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Hayward are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Hayward include: Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori vs. Opportunity Academy
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