Park Elementary

Park Elementary sits in Hayward, a working-class East Bay city that often gets overshadowed by its flashier neighbors like Oakland and Fremont, but has a tight-knit community feel all its own. The school's scores reflect some real academic challenges, and families who are weighing their options here would do well to look closely at what support resources are available, both at the school and through the district. That said, Hayward Unified has been investing in its schools, and families who are engaged and proactive about their child's education can still find a meaningful community here.