Harder Elementary vs Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harder Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
671 students
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
Hayward · Charter other · Grades 1–12
643 students
| Measure | Harder Elementary Hayward, California | Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5358 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49025 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 1–12 |
| Students | 671 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 35.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 24.5% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 13%).
- •Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 22%).
- •Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 80.3%).
- •Harder Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 35.7).
- •Harder Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 643.
- •Harder Elementary is a public school while Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori 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 Harder Elementary better than Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harder Elementary and Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harder Elementary: 671. Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harder Elementary and Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori rank in California?
Harder Elementary is 5358th of 5,693 and Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).