Alvarado Elementary vs Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Hayward · Charter high · Grades 9–12
573 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Union City, California | Leadership Public Schools - Hayward Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1740 of 5,693 | #481 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #23001 of 50,301 | #9688 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 667 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| city | Union City | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 45.0).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 56.4%).
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 26.7).
- •Alvarado Elementary is the larger school with 667 students compared with 573.
- •Alvarado Elementary is a public school while Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alvarado Elementary better than Leadership Public Schools - Hayward?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 45.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alvarado Elementary and Leadership Public Schools - Hayward?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Union City and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 667. Leadership Public Schools - Hayward: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Leadership Public Schools - Hayward rank in California?
Alvarado Elementary is 1740th of 5,693 and Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is 481st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).