Public schools in Hayward, CA
44 open public schools with an address in Hayward, operated by 10 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
44
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
21,912
42 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of Hayward public schools
The federal directory lists 44 public schools in Hayward, CA: 24 elementary, 5 middle, 11 high, 4 combined or other. The 42 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 21,912 students, an average of 522 per school. The largest campus is Mt. Eden High (1,865 students), and the largest elementary school is Cherryland Elementary (855).
Hayward Unified operates the most schools here (28), and 4 regular districts have at least one Hayward campus, plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 12 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 74% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hayward
Hayward Unified
Public school district
28 schools in Hayward
San Lorenzo Unified
Public school district
4 schools in Hayward · 17 total
Alameda County Office of Education
Public school district
3 schools in Hayward · 5 total
New Haven Unified
Public school district
3 schools in Hayward · 13 total
Eden Area ROP
Specialized public school district
1 school in Hayward
Hayward Collegiate Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hayward
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hayward
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hayward
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hayward
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hayward
Elementary schools in Hayward
24| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 800 | 24.8:1 | |
| Cherryland Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 855 | 24.1:1 | |
| Colonial Acres Elementary San Lorenzo Unified | KG–05 | 458 | 22.9:1 | |
| East Avenue Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 407 | 20.9:1 | |
| Eden Gardens Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 477 | 22.9:1 | |
| Eldridge Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 281 | 19.4:1 | |
| Fairview Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 543 | 25.3:1 | |
| Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 111 | 21.6:1 | |
| Glassbrook Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 455 | 24.6:1 | |
| Harder Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 671 | 22.7:1 | |
| Hayward Collegiate Charter Hayward Collegiate Charter District · Charter | KG–06 | 231 | 25.8:1 | |
| Hillview Crest Elementary New Haven Unified | KG–05 | 420 | 28:1 | |
| Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 645 | 25.8:1 | |
| Longwood Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 517 | 22.5:1 | |
| Lorenzo Manor Elementary San Lorenzo Unified | KG–05 | 447 | 23.5:1 | |
| Lorin A. Eden Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 386 | 24.6:1 | |
| Palma Ceia Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 484 | 22.8:1 | |
| Park Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 504 | 22.9:1 | |
| Ruus Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 361 | 23.3:1 | |
| Schafer Park Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 606 | 21.6:1 | |
| Southgate Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 581 | 21.9:1 | |
| Stonebrae Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 605 | 21.8:1 | |
| Treeview Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 426 | 22.4:1 | |
| Tyrrell Elementary Hayward Unified | KG–06 | 597 | 23.9:1 |
Middle schools in Hayward
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony W. Ochoa Middle Hayward Unified | 07–08 | 405 | 19.8:1 | |
| Bret Harte Middle Hayward Unified | 07–08 | 465 | 22:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez Middle Hayward Unified | 07–08 | 453 | 18.1:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Hayward Unified | 07–08 | 669 | 22.4:1 | |
| Winton Middle Hayward Unified | 07–08 | 582 | 23.7:1 |
High schools in Hayward
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High New Haven Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 11 | 24.4:1 | |
| Brenkwitz High Hayward Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 76 | 4.7:1 | |
| Core Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High New Haven Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 140 | 16.7:1 | |
| Eden Area ROP Eden Area ROP · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 0 | — | |
| Hayward High Hayward Unified | 09–12 | 1,580 | 19.1:1 | |
| Impact Academy of Arts & Technology Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District · Charter | 06–12 | 716 | 19.8:1 | |
| Leadership Public Schools - Hayward Leadership Public Schools - Hayward District · Charter | 09–12 | 573 | 25.3:1 | |
| Mt. Eden High Hayward Unified | 09–12 | 1,865 | 21.9:1 | |
| Opportunity Academy Alameda County Office of Education · Charter · Alternative School | 10–12 | 175 | 20.7:1 | |
| Royal Sunset (Continuation) San Lorenzo Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 107 | 12.6:1 | |
| Tennyson High Hayward Unified | 09–12 | 1,511 | 17.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hayward
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Community Alameda County Office of Education · Alternative School | KG–12 | 73 | 13.9:1 | |
| Alameda County Special Education Alameda County Office of Education · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori District · Charter | 01–12 | 643 | 34.9:1 | |
| San Lorenzo Unified Preschool San Lorenzo Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic66.1%
- Black6.7%
- Asian14.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.9%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 41 Hayward schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (21,912 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hayward
How many public schools are in Hayward, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 44 open public schools with a location address in Hayward: 24 elementary, 5 middle, 11 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 21,912 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hayward?
Schools with an address in Hayward belong to 10 education agencies, led by Hayward Unified (28 schools), San Lorenzo Unified (4 schools), Alameda County Office of Education (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hayward?
Mt. Eden High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hayward, with 1,865 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hayward?
Yes. 6 of the 44 public schools in Hayward are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Hayward Collegiate Charter, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori, Impact Academy of Arts & Technology. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hayward schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hayward public schools is 22.5:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hayward guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities