Best Public Charter Schools in Hayward, CA (2025-26)

Best Hayward Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 979 students in Hayward, CA.

The top ranked public charter schools in Hayward, CA are Hayward Collegiate Charter and Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hayward, CA public charter schools have an score of 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Hayward have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hayward, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hayward Collegiate Charter

Charter School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

166 West Harder Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 955-7083

Gr: K-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori

Charter School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334

Gr: 1-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: n/an/a

Opportunity Academy

Alternative School
Charter School

Add to Compare

313 West Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-7602

Gr: 10-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Hayward, California

Hayward, California 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alameda County Opportunity High School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558

Gr: 7-12

Andersen Middle School (Closed 2023)

M
Hayward, CA 94543
(671) 366-3880

Gr: 6-8

Bowman Elementary School (Closed 2024)

520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800

Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Highland (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

2021 Highland Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845

Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Highland Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573

Gr: K-6 | 374 students Minority enrollment: 68%

Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology (Closed 2021)

2560 Darwin St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560

Gr: 7-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

John Muir Elementary School (Closed 2009)

24823 Soto Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8575

Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Markham Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574

Gr: K-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Shepherd Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8522

Gr: K-3 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hayward, CA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Hayward, CA include Hayward Collegiate Charter and Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori.

How many public charter schools are located in Hayward?

3 public charter schools are located in Hayward.

What is the racial composition of students in Hayward?

Hayward public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).