Best elementary schools in Hayward Unified (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 19 schools in Hayward Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 153Southgate ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 233Stonebrae ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 605 students
- 331Schafer Park ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 606 students
- 430East Avenue ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 407 students
- 529Eldridge ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 281 students
- 629Burbank ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 800 students
- 728Lorin A. Eden ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 386 students
- 825Palma Ceia ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 484 students
- 923Eden Gardens ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 1023Fairview ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 543 students
- 1119Park ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 504 students
- 1218Ruus ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 1318Treeview ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 426 students
- 1416Tyrrell ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 597 students
- 1514Longwood ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 517 students
- 1614Cherryland ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 855 students
- 1713Faith Ringgold School of Arts and ScienceHayward · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 111 students
- 1812Harder ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 671 students
- 1910Glassbrook ElementaryHayward · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 455 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southgate Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 52.8 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 2 | Stonebrae Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 33.3 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 605 |
| 3 | Schafer Park Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 31.1 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 606 |
| 4 | East Avenue Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 407 |
| 5 | Eldridge Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 28.8 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 281 |
| 6 | Burbank Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 28.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 800 |
| 7 | Lorin A. Eden Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 27.7 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 386 |
| 8 | Palma Ceia Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 24.9 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 484 |
| 9 | Eden Gardens Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 10 | Fairview Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.8 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 543 |
| 11 | Park Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 19.3 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 504 |
| 12 | Ruus Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 17.7 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 13 | Treeview Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 17.7 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 14 | Tyrrell Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 597 |
| 15 | Longwood Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 14.0 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 517 |
| 16 | Cherryland Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 13.5 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 855 |
| 17 | Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 111 |
| 18 | Harder Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 11.5 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 19 | Glassbrook Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 10.1 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 455 |
Southgate Elementary in Hayward leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Hayward Unified with a Success Index (US) of 52.8. Of the 19 schools shown, 19 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California elementary schools rankings, every school on the Hayward Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Hayward Unified?
Southgate Elementary in Hayward, California ranks first among elementary schools in Hayward Unified with a Success Index (US) of 52.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 581).
How are elementary schools in Hayward Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.