Schools in 94540 — Hayward, California: 3 schools. Average score 10.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
94540 has 3 ranked schools in Hayward, averaging a Scope Score of 34.3/100 — 10.5 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 31.6 to 36.0, a 4.4-point spread.
How 94540 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Ruus Elementary with a Scope Score of 36 and 8.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94540 averages 24.7%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94540 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94540 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94540 | Hayward | 3 | Developing 34.3/100 | — |
| 94539 | Fremont | 8 | Strong 81.7/100 | +47.4 |
| 94541 | Hayward | 13 | Needs Support 25.7/100 | -8.6 |
| 94538 | Fremont | 16 | Solid 53.8/100 | +19.5 |
| 94536 | Fremont | 14 | Solid 60.8/100 | +26.5 |
| 94544 | Hayward | 10 | Needs Support 25.7/100 | -8.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94540
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94540 is classified as On the Rise — 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 94540
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruus Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 8.6% | Developing 36/100 |
| 2 | Tyrrell Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 7.8% | Developing 35/100 |
| 3 | Park Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 7.8% | Developing 32/100 |
Schools in 94540 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology