For the 2026 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 Public Charter Schools in Hayward, CA (2026)
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 Public 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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