KEY Knowledge Enlightens You Academy
Elementary school in Hayward, CA · Hayward Unified · Grades K-8 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 31% of KEY Knowledge Enlightens You Academy students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 30% met the math standard. In reading, that is 18 points below the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 25% of Bay Area elementary schools, and it ranks 10th of 23 public elementary schools in Hayward. Reading results in 2026 were 2 points higher than in 2024, and math results were 9 points higher than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 29% | 34% | 31% | +2 pts |
| Math | 20% | 25% | 30% | +9 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| KEY Knowledge Enlightens You Academy | 31% | 30% |
| Alameda County | 56% | 49% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Results by grade, spring 2026
| Grade | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 23% | 36% |
| 4th grade | 22% | 27% |
| 5th grade | 28% | 33% |
| 6th grade | 24% | 22% |
| 7th grade | 38% | 35% |
| 8th grade | 58% | 26% |
Students are tested in grades 3 to 8 and 11. Each grade is a different group of students, so differences between grades are not a trend.
Homes near KEY Knowledge Enlightens You Academy
The typical home value in ZIP code 94541, where KEY Knowledge Enlightens You Academy is located, is $760K, down 1.4% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby elementary schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cherryland ElementaryHayward · Grades K-6 | 20% | 15% | $760K |
| 0.6 mi | Burbank ElementaryHayward · Grades K-6 | 31% | 21% | $760K |
| 1.2 mi | Colonial Acres ElementaryHayward · Grades K-5 | 13% | 13% | $760K |
| 1.2 mi | Lorenzo Manor ElementaryHayward · Grades K-5 | 24% | 28% | $760K |
| 1.3 mi | Longwood ElementaryHayward · Grades K-6 | 27% | 19% | $760K |
| 1.6 mi | Park ElementaryHayward · Grades K-6 | 30% | 18% | n/a |
School details
- Address
- 585 Willow Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (510) 397-2524
- District
- Hayward Unified
- County
- Alameda County
- Grades
- K-8
- Students
- 668 (2025-26)
- Type
- Elementary school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2013
- Website
- www.keyacademycharter.org
- State school code
- 01611920127696
Common questions
How did KEY Knowledge Enlightens You Academy do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 31% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 30% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend KEY Knowledge Enlightens You Academy?
668 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades K-8.
How much do homes cost near KEY Knowledge Enlightens You Academy?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94541, where KEY Knowledge Enlightens You Academy is located, is $760K, down 1.4% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near KEY Knowledge Enlightens You Academy guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.