Palma Ceia Elementary
Hayward, CA · Hayward Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
3,418th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 40%· Stable
27679 Melbourne Ave., Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870NCES ID 061674002126Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 283 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 473 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.6% | 66.4% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Asian | 24.0% | 20.5% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 4.4% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 4.4% | 3.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 9.6% | 3.0% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 2.1% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $905K in zip 94545 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.