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Hayward · 94545

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Leadership Public Schools - HaywardMt. Eden HighSouthgate ElementaryPalma Ceia ElementaryEden Gardens ElementaryImpact Academy of Arts & TechnologyLorin A. Eden Elementary94545N ↑
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94545 at a glance

94545 (Hayward) has 7 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

4Elementary schools1Middle school2High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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4 comparable schools · average 31.5/100 · range 24.1–38.8

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 27.2/100 · range 27.2–27.2

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2 comparable schools · average 55.6/100 · range 48.6–62.6

Explore ZIP codes near 94545

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
94540Hayward31.1 mi
94544Hayward71.8 mi
94541Hayward112.8 mi
94580San Lorenzo113.9 mi
94587Union City114.0 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

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Building Momentum 5On the Rise 2
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Schools in 94545

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Elementary schools in 94545 · 4 schools

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Southgate Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
21.9%57th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100
Palma Ceia Elementary
Hayward Unified On the Rise
14.8%44th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100
Eden Gardens Elementary
Hayward Unified On the Rise
10.3%34th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100
Lorin A. Eden Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
13.7%19th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100

Middle schools in 94545 · 1 schools

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Impact Academy of Arts & Technology
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
11.3%29th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100

High schools in 94545 · 2 schools

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Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
22.7%76th percentile · StrongScope Score 63/100
Mt. Eden High
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
13.8%36th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 49/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 94545?
This SchoolScope directory lists 7 public schools in 94545 (Hayward) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 94545?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Southgate Elementary (39/100). Middle: Impact Academy of Arts & Technology (27/100). High: Leadership Public Schools - Hayward (63/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 94545 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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