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Elementary Schools in Hayward, California

Below Average2024–25 data29 schools · avg 28.0/100

Hayward, California has 29 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 28.0/100 — 15.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mt. Eden High at 50/100, where 13.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hayward schools average 8.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.9% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
28.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.2
10.5 – 49.6
Avg Exceeded %
8.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
29
With Scope Scores

How Hayward schools compare

Hayward's 29 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.0 — 15.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 10.5 to 49.6, a 39.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Mt. Eden High with a Scope Score of 50 and 13.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hayward averages 30.9%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Hayward ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mt. Eden High
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
50/100
2Hayward High
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
14.3%Developing
46/100
3Southgate Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
44/100
4Hillview Crest Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
40/100
5Stonebrae Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
17.5%Developing
39/100
6Palma Ceia Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
14.8%Developing
38/100
7Schafer Park Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
36/100
8Eden Gardens Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
33/100
9Ruus Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Developing
31/100
10Tyrrell Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Developing
31/100
11Lorenzo Manor Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
30/100
12Lorin A. Eden Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
13.7%Needs Support
30/100
13Burbank Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Needs Support
29/100
14Park Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
28/100
15East Avenue Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Needs Support
27/100
16Tennyson High
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
4.0%Needs Support
27/100
17Longwood Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
26/100
18Eldridge Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
10.1%Needs Support
26/100
19Core Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
1.7%Needs Support
25/100
20Brenkwitz High
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
23/100
21Cherryland Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
4.6%Needs Support
21/100
22Glassbrook Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
2.3%Needs Support
20/100
23Colonial Acres Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
3.2%Needs Support
19/100
24Harder Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
2.7%Needs Support
19/100
25Royal Sunset (Continuation)
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
18/100
26Fairview Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
5.3%Needs Support
18/100
27Treeview Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
16/100
28Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
7.3%Needs Support
12/100
29Opportunity Academy
Alameda County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
10/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hayward

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Hayward good?
Hayward's 29 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.0/100, which is 15.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Hayward?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hayward is Mt. Eden High with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 13.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Hayward schools compare to the state average?
Hayward elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 10.5 to 49.6, a 39.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Hayward?
Hayward has 29 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.