Schools in 94541 — Hayward, California: 13 schools. Average score 19.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
94541 has 13 ranked schools in Hayward, averaging a Scope Score of 25.7/100 — 19.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 8.1 to 43.8, a 35.7-point spread.
How 94541 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy with a Scope Score of 44 and 9.8% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94541 averages 33.4%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94541 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94541 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94541 | Hayward | 13 | Needs Support 25.7/100 | — |
| 94540 | Hayward | 3 | Developing 34.3/100 | +8.6 |
| 94539 | Fremont | 8 | Strong 81.7/100 | +56.0 |
| 94538 | Fremont | 16 | Solid 53.8/100 | +28.0 |
| 94544 | Hayward | 10 | Needs Support 25.7/100 | +0.0 |
| 94545 | Hayward | 7 | Developing 40.4/100 | +14.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94541
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 44/100 |
| 2 | Hayward High Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Lorenzo Manor Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 9.3% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | Longwood Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 4.1% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | Burbank Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | East Avenue Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 12.6% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 7 | Cherryland Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 4.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 8 | Harder Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 2.7% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 9 | Brenkwitz High Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 10 | Colonial Acres Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 11 | Royal Sunset (Continuation) San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 12 | Fairview Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 5.3% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 13 | Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science Hayward Unified On the Rise | 7.3% | Needs Support 8/100 |
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.
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