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Best Newark Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,661 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%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newark, CA are Birch Grove Intermediate, John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Birch Grove Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Newark have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Newark, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birch Grove Intermediate
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
37490 Birch St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Gr: 3-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35430 Blackburn Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Birch Grove Primary
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6071 Smith Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Gr: K-2 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
36111 Bettencourt St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Newark Memorial High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
39375 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,367 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Newark Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6201 Lafayette Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
36270 Cherry St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
August Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
36901 Spruce St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Bridgepoint High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Newark, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Newark, CA include Birch Grove Intermediate, John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Birch Grove Primary.
How many public schools are located in Newark?
10 public schools are located in Newark.
What percentage of students in Newark go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Newark are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?

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