Southgate Elementary

Southgate Elementary sits in the southern end of Hayward, a city that often gets overlooked in favor of its flashier Bay Area neighbors but has a genuine, working-class charm all its own. The school holds its own academically in a competitive region, with English scores that outpace the majority of California schools, making it a solid choice for families who want a neighborhood school with real academic substance. It tends to draw families who are rooted in the community and value a school that reflects the diverse, unpretentious spirit of this corner of the East Bay.