Palma Ceia Elementary
Hayward, CA · Hayward Unified · Grades K-6
3,418th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 40%· Stable
Palma Ceia Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palma Ceia Elementary 3,418th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2015 to 40th in 2025.
Palma Ceia Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 283 students tested
Palma Ceia Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 473 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.9% | 66.4% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Asian | 23.7% | 20.5% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 3.4% | 3.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 10.4% | 3.0% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.0% | 2.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Palma Ceia Elementary
Typical home value $905K in zip 94545 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Palma Ceia Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Ruus ElementaryHayward Unified · 0.6 mi away4,777th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 19% - 3Eldridge ElementaryHayward Unified · 0.7 mi away4,515th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 20% - 5Lorin A. Eden ElementaryHayward Unified · 0.8 mi away3,226th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 2Tyrrell ElementaryHayward Unified · 0.9 mi away4,971st of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 18% - 7Southgate ElementaryHayward Unified · 1 mi away1,966th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 1Glassbrook ElementaryHayward Unified · 1 mi away5,613th of 5,659
ELA 12% · Math 6% - 4Schafer Park ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.1 mi away3,557th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 3Eden Gardens ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.4 mi away4,036th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palma Ceia Elementary in?
Palma Ceia Elementary is part of the Hayward Unified district in Hayward, California.
Is Palma Ceia Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palma Ceia Elementary 3,418th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Palma Ceia Elementary?
Hispanic 66%, Asian 21%, Two or more races 4%, White 3% (473 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palma Ceia Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94545 is $905K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.