Best High Schools in Newark, CA

Newark, CA has 5 high schools with 7,351 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Newark score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newark greatly exceed expectations.

1. American High

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2501 Students

2. Washington High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1931 Students

3. John F. Kennedy High

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students

4. Newark Memorial High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Newark Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students

5. Bridgepoint High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Newark Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 62 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newark, CA

Newark, CA has 4 middle schools with 4,366 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Newark score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newark meet expectations.

1. Thornton Junior High

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1302 Students

2. Centerville Junior High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 946 Students

3. G. M. Walters Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students

4. Newark Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Newark Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Newark, CA

Newark, CA has 17 elementary schools with 5,749 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Newark score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newark exceed expectations.

1. Ardenwood Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 778 Students

2. Steven Millard Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students

3. Joseph Azevada Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 336 Students

4. John G. Mattos Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students

5. Patterson Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 709 Students

6. Cabrillo Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 383 Students

7. New Horizons School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

New Horizons School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 112 Students

8. St Edward Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Edward Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students

9. Birch Grove Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Newark Unified • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 399 Students

10. Stellar Academy For Dyslexics

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Stellar Academy For Dyslexics • Private • Grades 3 - 8 • 24 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newark, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Newark, CA has a total population of 47,534 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newark, CA

17,523

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newark, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.16 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newark, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newark, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,367 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

94 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Newark, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Newark, CA

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Fremont, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Union City, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Palo Alto, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hayward, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Alviso, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sunol, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Palo Alto, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Menlo Park, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fairview, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Milpitas, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations