For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,323 students in 94545, CA (there are , serving 714 private students). 82% 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 Palma Ceia Elementary 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 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26601 Calaroga Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Eden High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Panama St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,892 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Palma Ceia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27679 Melbourne Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Area Rop
Vocational School
26316 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 293-2900
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 293-2900
Gr: 10-12
94545, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2560 Darwin St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Gr: 7-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 Palma Ceia Elementary 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?
82% 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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