Newark’s public schools outscore 63% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Newark, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Newark’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 237 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Newark’s, its schools beat 35%, lower than their 63% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 48% and math 37% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,196 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Newark Middle, then Newark Memorial High. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Edward Elementary School (private), New Horizons School (private), Young Champions (private), Montessori School in Newark (private) and Stellar Academy for Dyslexics (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Newark’s grade
B: better than 63% of California school districts, #332 of 847 California towns. Test scores are above the California average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Newark, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Newark
Newark Middle
Grades 6–8 · 980 students · 22:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Newark
Newark Middle
Grades 6–8 · 980 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Newark
Newark Middle
Grades 6–8 · 980 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Newark
Newark Memorial High
Grades 9–12 · 1,367 students · 26:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Newark
Newark Memorial High
Grades 9–12 · 1,367 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Newark’s public schools are run by Newark Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Newark vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Newark’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | B | Newark Unified |
Every school in Newark
15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Newark’s schools
Are Newark’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Newark children attend outscore 63% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #332 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 35%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Newark in?
Newark Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,661 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Newark kids go to high school?
Newark Memorial High, with 1,367 students.
What is Newark’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Newark Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Newark spend per student?
$17,196 in Newark Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Newark?
Yes: St. Edward Elementary School (Catholic, grades K–8, 226 students), New Horizons School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 101 students), Young Champions (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 45 students), Montessori School in Newark (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 32 students) and Stellar Academy for Dyslexics (special education, grades 5–8, 15 students).
Parents talk
What Newark families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.