Top 10 Elementary Schools in Hayward, California
The highest-scoring elementary schools in Hayward based on our 6-dimension composite analysis of 2025 CAASPP data (state average: 45.5).
What separates the top from the rest: The top 3 schools average 19.0% Exceeded Standard, compared to 11.9% for the bottom 3 on this list. The exceeded rate — not just the met rate — is the clearest differentiator between good and great schools.