California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.

Best Hayward Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,033 students in Hayward, CA (there are 43 public schools, serving 20,516 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Hayward, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hayward, CA include Moreau Catholic High School, California Crosspoint Academy, and St. Joachim School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
58% of private schools in Hayward, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Hayward Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
California Crosspoint Academy
California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Moreau Catholic High School
Moreau Catholic High School Photo - Front of campus.
(Catholic)
27170 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Northstar School
(Islamic)
22502 Woodroe Ave., Hayward
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joachim School
(Catholic)
21250 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 783-3177
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Avg. class size: 36 students Tuition listed
A Joyful Noise Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
26555 Gading Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 782-8593
Gr: NS | 14 students
All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
22870 2nd St
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 582-1910
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
American Heritage Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
225 W Winton Ave Ste 116
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 909-7469
Gr: PK | 10 students
Bayside Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
26400 Gading Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 785-1313
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
Children's Choice Educare
Children's Choice Educare Photo - Established in 1983
Daycare / Preschool
185 W Harder Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 887-3025
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Eiffel Tower Montessori Preschool And K
Montessori School
493 Blanche St
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 414-0278
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Elmhurst Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
380 Elmhurst Street
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 786-1289
Gr: PK-K | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission
Special Education School
24823 Soto Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 576-7990
Gr: 4-12 | 38 students
Montessori Children's House Of Hayward
Montessori School
26236 Adrian Ave
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 782-4427
Gr: K-3 | 36 students
Montessori School At Five Canyons
Montessori School
1101 Walpert Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-3729
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Safari Kid Hayward
Safari Kid Hayward Photo
Daycare / Preschool
26236 Adrian Ave
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 398-8816
Gr: NS-2 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Bede Catholic School
St. Bede Catholic School Photo - Kinder & 8th Grade
(Catholic)
(2)
26910 Patrick Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 782-3444
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Clement Catholic School
(Catholic)
790 Calhoun St
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 538-5885
Gr: K-8 | 261 students
Spectrum Center, Inc.-mission Valley Campus
Special Education School
2021 Highland Blvd
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 576-7990
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Stellar Preparatory High School
All-boys
913 B St
Hayward, CA 94541
(415) 574-7082
Gr: 9-11 | 26 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hayward, California

Hayward, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
573 Bartlett Avenue
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 785-2166
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students

Overview

This Town (Hayward)
This State (CA)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,033 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
84%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
244 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
59%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
32 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1282
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,622
$18,024
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,196
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$11 million
$34.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
960 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
32%
11%
# Hispanic Students
512 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
146 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
352 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
12%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
35 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
988 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
33%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hayward, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Hayward, CA include Moreau Catholic High School, California Crosspoint Academy, and St. Joachim School.
How many private schools are located in Hayward?
19 private schools are located in Hayward.
How diverse are private schools in Hayward?
Hayward private schools are approximately 84% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Hayward go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Hayward are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hayward?
58% of private schools in Hayward are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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