Schools in 94545 — Hayward, California: 7 schools. Average score 4.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
94545 has 7 ranked schools in Hayward, averaging a Scope Score of 40.4/100 — 4.4 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.5 to 54.0, a 26.5-point spread.
How 94545 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Leadership Public Schools - Hayward with a Scope Score of 54 and 22.7% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94545 averages 20.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94545 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94545 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94545 | Hayward | 7 | Developing 40.4/100 | — |
| 94544 | Hayward | 10 | Needs Support 25.7/100 | -14.7 |
| 94546 | Castro Valley | 10 | Solid 56.3/100 | +15.8 |
| 94547 | Hercules | 5 | Developing 47.7/100 | +7.3 |
| 94541 | Hayward | 13 | Needs Support 25.7/100 | -14.7 |
| 94549 | Lafayette | 6 | Strong 73.2/100 | +32.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94545
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94545 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 94545
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership Public Schools - Hayward Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 22.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Mt. Eden High Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 45/100 |
| 3 | Southgate Elementary Hayward Unified Growth Engine | 21.9% | Developing 45/100 |
| 4 | Palma Ceia Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 14.8% | Developing 41/100 |
| 5 | Eden Gardens Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 10.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 6 | Impact Academy of Arts & Technology Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Lorin A. Eden Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 13.7% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 94545 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