For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 841 students in Newark, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, CA are Crossroads High (Alternative) and Newark Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Newark have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newark, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Newark Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6201 Lafayette Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Grades: 7-8
| 679 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
6580 Mirabeau Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Grades: K-6
| 286 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 middle schools in Newark, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, CA include Crossroads High (Alternative) and Newark Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newark, CA?
2 public middle schools are located in Newark, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark, CA?
Newark, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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