For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,501 students in Newark, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 351 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Newark, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
Newark, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.65, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Newark, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
36901 Spruce St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Grades: K-6
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
37490 Birch St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Grades: 3-6
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
6071 Smith Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridgepoint High (Continuation)
Alternative School
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Grades: K-6
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
6580 Mirabeau Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
36270 Cherry St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Grades: K-6
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
35430 Blackburn Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
36111 Bettenct. St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
6201 Lafayette Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Grades: 7-8
| 774 students
Rank: n/an/a
39375 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,713 students
Rank: n/an/a
35725 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3231
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3231
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Newark, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bay Area School For Independent Study (Closed 2006)
Charter School
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
Fame Public Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
39899 Balentine Dr. Ste. 335
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 687-9111
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 687-9111
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
New Beginnings Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Grades: 8
| 11 students
Progressive Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newark, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Newark, CA include August Schilling Elementary School, Birch Grove Intermediate and Birch Grove Primary.
How many public schools are located in Newark, CA?
13 public schools are located in Newark, CA.
What percentage of students in Newark, CA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Newark, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newark, CA?
Newark, CA public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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