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Best 94540 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,375 students in 94540, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 94540, CA are Stonebrae Elementary School, Hayward High School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94540 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94540, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94540, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stonebrae Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28761 Hayward Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3910
Gr: K-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Hayward High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1633 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,580 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26890 Holly Hill Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3120
Gr: 7-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27790 Portsmouth Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3855
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Schafer Park Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26268 Flamingo Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3895
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Eden Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2184 Thayer Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3820
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1047 E St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23515 Maud Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3830
Gr: K-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Ruus Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28027 Dickens Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3885
Gr: K-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Winton Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3140
Gr: 7-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1111.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27000 Tyrrell Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3935
Gr: K-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Larchmont St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3875
Gr: K-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 94540, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94540, CA include Stonebrae Elementary School, Hayward High School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94540?
12 public schools are located in 94540.
What is the racial composition of students in 94540?
94540 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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