For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Hayward, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
166 West Harder Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 955-7083
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
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
Charter School
313 West Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-7602
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-7602
Gr: 10-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Hayward, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alameda County Opportunity High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Gr: 7-12
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
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
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Minority enrollment: 68%
2560 Darwin St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Gr: 7-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
24823 Soto Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8575
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8575
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Gr: K-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8522
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).
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