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Elementary Schools in Newark, California

Below Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 38.1/100

Newark, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 38.1/100 — 5.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Newark Memorial High at 60/100, where 16.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Newark schools average 19.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.4
11.4 – 59.7
Avg Exceeded %
19.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
29.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Newark schools compare

Newark's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.1 — 5.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.4 to 59.7, a 48.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Newark Memorial High with a Scope Score of 60 and 16.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Newark schools average 19.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Newark averages 29.6%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Newark ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Newark Memorial High
Newark Unified Building Momentum
16.3%Solid
60/100
2Birch Grove Intermediate
Newark Unified Building Momentum
35.0%Solid
51/100
3Lincoln Elementary
Newark Unified Building Momentum
30.2%Solid
51/100
4John F. Kennedy Elementary
Newark Unified Building Momentum
29.7%Developing
47/100
5Newark Middle
Newark Unified Building Momentum
20.4%Developing
39/100
6Coyote Hills Elementary
Newark Unified Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
31/100
7August Schilling Elementary
Newark Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
16/100
8Bridgepoint High
Newark Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
11/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Newark

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Edward Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 211 students
16:1Private
New Horizons School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 92 students
5:1Private
Stellar Academy for Dyslexics
Nonsectarian · Grades 3-8 · 24 students
5:1Private
Smart Start Creative Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 14 students
10:1Private
Montessori School in Newark
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 3 students
1:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Newark

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Newark good?
Newark's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.1/100, which is 5.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 19.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Newark?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Newark is Newark Memorial High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 16.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Newark schools compare to the state average?
Newark elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 19.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 11.4 to 59.7, a 48.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Newark?
Newark has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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