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Schools in 94541 — Hayward, California

94541 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.0 — 19.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.6 to 46.0, a 34.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
24.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.4
11.6 – 46.0
Avg Exceeded %
6.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 94541 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Hayward High with a Scope Score of 46 and 14.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 94541 averages 34.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94541 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94541
94541Hayward12Needs Support
24.0/100
94540Hayward3Needs Support
29.8/100
+5.8
94539Fremont8Strong
84.6/100
+60.6
94538Fremont15Solid
58.7/100
+34.7
94544Hayward8Needs Support
25.0/100
+0.9
94545Hayward5Developing
38.9/100
+14.9

School archetypes in 94541

4 On the Rise8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 94541 are classified as On the Rise (4) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 94541

#SchoolExceededScore
1Hayward High
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
14.3%Developing
46/100
2Lorenzo Manor Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
30/100
3Burbank Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Needs Support
29/100
4East Avenue Elementary
Hayward Unified On the Rise
12.6%Needs Support
27/100
5Longwood Elementary
Hayward Unified On the Rise
4.1%Needs Support
26/100
6Brenkwitz High
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
23/100
7Cherryland Elementary
Hayward Unified On the Rise
4.6%Needs Support
21/100
8Colonial Acres Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
3.2%Needs Support
19/100
9Harder Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
2.7%Needs Support
19/100
10Royal Sunset (Continuation)
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
18/100
11Fairview Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
5.3%Needs Support
18/100
12Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
Hayward Unified On the Rise
7.3%Needs Support
12/100

Schools in 94541 on the map

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 94541

  • 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 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 24.0/100, which is 19.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.2% 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 Hayward High with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 14.3% 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 24.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (19.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 6.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 34.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 11.6 to 46.0, a 34.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Hayward?
Hayward has 12 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.