For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,323 students in 94545, CA (there are , serving 683 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 94545, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94545, CA are Southgate Elementary School, Mt. Eden High School and Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94545 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94545, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 94545, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26601 Calaroga Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Eden High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Panama St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,892 students
Rank: #33.
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Depot Rd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3130
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3130
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Palma Ceia Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27679 Melbourne Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Area Rop
Vocational School
26316 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 293-2900
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 293-2900
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
94545, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2560 Darwin St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Grades: 7-12
| 708 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94545, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94545, CA include Southgate Elementary School, Mt. Eden High School and Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94545?
5 public schools are located in 94545.
What percentage of students in 94545 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 94545 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94545?
94545 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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