Leadership Public Schools - Hayward vs Palma Ceia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 474 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Hayward · Charter high · Grades 9–12
573 students
Palma Ceia Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students
| Measure | Leadership Public Schools - Hayward Hayward, California | Palma Ceia Elementary Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 1,343 | #3812 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9688 of 16,910 | #41788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 573 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 24.9).
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 76.2%).
- •Palma Ceia Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.0).
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is the larger school with 573 students compared with 484.
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is a charter school while Palma Ceia Elementary is a public 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 Leadership Public Schools - Hayward better than Palma Ceia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leadership Public Schools - Hayward ranks higher (45.0 vs 24.9 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 Leadership Public Schools - Hayward and Palma Ceia Elementary?
About 474 m in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward: 573. Palma Ceia Elementary: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leadership Public Schools - Hayward and Palma Ceia Elementary rank in California?
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is 481st of 1,343 and Palma Ceia Elementary is 3812th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).