Schools in 94540 — Hayward, California: 3 schools. Average score 12.8 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 26.0/100 — 12.8 points below the state average of 38.9 (a state average weighted to 94540's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.7 to 27.2, a 3.5-point spread.
How 94540 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Ruus Elementary with a Scope Score of 27 and 8.6% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 94540's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +79 scale-score points across 3 schools in 94540 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94540 averages 24.7%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 94540's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94540 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94540 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94540 | Hayward | — | 3 | 26.0/100 | — |
| 94544 | Hayward | 1.3 | 7 | 25.7/100 | -0.3 |
| 94541 | Hayward | 1.5 | 11 | 21.5/100 | -4.5 |
| 94545 | Hayward | 1.6 | 7 | 37.8/100 | +11.8 |
| 94580 | San Lorenzo | 3.6 | 11 | 41.4/100 | +15.4 |
| 94546 | Castro Valley | 3.8 | 9 | 58.6/100 | +32.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94540
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94540 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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
Elementary Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruus Elementary Hayward Unified | 8.6% | 27th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100 |
| 2 | Tyrrell Elementary Hayward Unified | 7.8% | 27th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100 |
| 3 | Park Elementary Hayward Unified | 7.8% | 18th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100 |
Schools in 94540 on the map
Open these schools 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