For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,951 students in Newman, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Newman, CA are West Side Valley High (Continuation School), Newman-crows Landing Independent Study and Orestimba High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newman, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Newman have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newman, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Side Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Orestimba High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 Hardin Rd.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2916
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2916
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Hurd Barrington Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
838 Eucalyptus Ave.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2585
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2585
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Von Renner Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1388 Patchett Dr.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2868
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2868
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Yolo Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Hoyer Rd.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2984
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2984
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
907 R St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-1020
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-1020
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Foothill Community Day
Alternative School
890 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Newman, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Beginnings Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1315 Yolo St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newman, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Newman, CA include West Side Valley High (Continuation School), Newman-crows Landing Independent Study and Orestimba High School.
How many public schools are located in Newman?
8 public schools are located in Newman.
What is the racial composition of students in Newman?
Newman public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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