Best 94542 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 643 students in 94542, CA.
The top-ranked public school in 94542, CA is Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 94542 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94542, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94542, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Gr: 1-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 94542, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94542, CA include Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori.
How many public schools are located in 94542?
1 public schools are located in 94542.
What is the racial composition of students in 94542?
94542 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links