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Best Schools in Newcastle, CA
Newcastle, CA has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,040 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Newcastle exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newcastle, CA
The top high schools in Newcastle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Del Oro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students
2. Placer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
3. Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newcastle, CA
The top middle schools in Newcastle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glen Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
2. Ev Cain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 524 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newcastle, CA
The top elementary schools in Newcastle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Placer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 533 Students
2. Penryn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 242 Students
3. Ophir Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 208 Students
4. Newcastle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newcastle Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 151 Students
5. Newcastle Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newcastle Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 285 Students
6. Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 305 Students
7. Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
8. Skyridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newcastle, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newcastle, CA has a total population of 7,473 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newcastle, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newcastle, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newcastle, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newcastle, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newcastle, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newcastle, CA
How many schools are in Newcastle, CA?
Newcastle, CA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,040 students in total.
How do schools in Newcastle perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Newcastle score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Newcastle exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newcastle?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Newcastle
4 of 4 schools in Newcastle carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Newcastle. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.