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Best Schools in 94542, CA
94542, CA has 19 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 16,919 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 94542 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 94542, CA
The top high schools in 94542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castro Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2799 Students
2. James Logan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3315 Students
3. Hayward High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayward Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1712 Students
4. Tennyson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayward Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1551 Students
Best Middle Schools in 94542, CA
The top middle schools in 94542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
2. Cesar Chavez Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
3. Bret Harte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayward Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 545 Students
4. Cesar Chavez Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayward Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 482 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 94542, CA
The top elementary schools in 94542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independent Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 634 Students
2. Palomares Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 121 Students
3. Stonebrae Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayward Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 595 Students
4. Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 666 Students
5. East Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayward Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 426 Students
6. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayward Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 562 Students
7. Harder Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hayward Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 675 Students
8. Treeview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hayward Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 437 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 94542, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
94542, CA has a total population of 15,754 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 94542, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 94542, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 94542, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 94542, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 94542, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 94542, CA
How many schools are in 94542, CA?
94542, CA has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 16,919 students in total.
How do schools in 94542 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 94542 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 94542 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 94542?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 40%
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