Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Hayward (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 34 schools in Hayward, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Tennyson High Hayward · High · Grades 9–12	Public	18.0	17.9 Lower 50%	11% Math proficiency	1,511
2	Cesar Chavez Middle Hayward · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	18.1	12.5 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	453
3	Hayward High Hayward · High · Grades 9–12	Public	19.3	27.9 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	1,580
4	Impact Academy of Arts & Technology Hayward · High · Grades 6–12	Charter	19.9	42.0 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	716
5	Eldridge Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	20.1	28.8 Lower 50%	31% Math proficiency	281
6	Anthony W. Ochoa Middle Hayward · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	20.3	28.0 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	405
7	East Avenue Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	21.4	30.2 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	407
8	Schafer Park Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	21.6	31.1 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	606
9	Mt. Eden High Hayward · High · Grades 9–12	Public	21.9	33.5 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	1,865
10	Bret Harte Middle Hayward · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	22.1	20.5 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	465
11	Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	22.2	13.1 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	111
12	Southgate Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	22.3	52.8 Top 50%	56% Math proficiency	581
13	Stonebrae Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	22.4	33.3 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	605
14	Treeview Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	22.4	17.7 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	426
15	Longwood Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	22.5	14.0 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	517
16	Park Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	22.9	19.3 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	504
17	Colonial Acres Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	22.9	11.7 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	458
18	Palma Ceia Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	23.0	24.9 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	484
19	Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Hayward · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	23.1	32.7 Lower 50%	36% Math proficiency	669
20	Harder Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	23.1	11.5 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	671
21	Lorenzo Manor Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	23.5	14.7 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	447
22	Eden Gardens Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	23.9	23.0 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	477
23	Tyrrell Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	23.9	16.4 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	597
24	Ruus Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	24.1	17.7 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	361
25	Winton Middle Hayward · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	24.3	14.5 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	582
26	Cherryland Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	24.4	13.5 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	855
27	Burbank Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	25.0	28.7 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	800
28	Glassbrook Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	25.3	10.1 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	455
29	Lorin A. Eden Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	25.7	27.7 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	386
30	Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	25.8	16.7 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	645
31	Fairview Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	25.9	22.8 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	543
32	Leadership Public Schools - Hayward Hayward · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	26.0	45.0 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	573
33	Hillview Crest Elementary Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	28.0	22.5 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	420
34	Hayward Collegiate Charter Hayward · Elementary · Grades K–6	Charter	28.9	38.9 Lower 50%	55.4% Free/reduced-price lunch	231

Tennyson High in Hayward leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Hayward with Students per teacher 18.0. Of the 34 schools shown, 30 are public, 4 are charter.

For the full picture see the wider California lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Hayward page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Hayward?

Tennyson High in Hayward, California ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Hayward with Students per teacher 18.0 (Enrollment: 1,511).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Hayward ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

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.