For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,529 students in 94541, CA (there are , serving 784 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 94541, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94541, CA are Royal Sunset (Continuation School), East Avenue Elementary School and Burbank Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94541 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94541, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94541, CA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royal Sunset (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
East Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2424 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 B St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3805
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3805
Gr: K-6 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Lorenzo Manor Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Bengal St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Cherryland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
456 Laurel Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3810
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3810
Gr: K-6 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Longwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 Longwood Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3850
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3850
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Harder Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
585 Willow Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Faith Ringgold School Of Arts And Science
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 889-7399
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 889-7399
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Colonial Acres Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17115 Meekland Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Brenkwitz High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Princeton St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3160
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
94541, California 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Gr: K-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94541, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94541, CA include Royal Sunset (Continuation School), East Avenue Elementary School and Burbank Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94541?
11 public schools are located in 94541.
What percentage of students in 94541 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 94541 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94541?
94541 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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