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Schools in 94560 — Newark, California

94560 has 8 ranked schools averaging 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.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 94560 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 19.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94560. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94560 averages 29.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94560 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94560
94560Newark8Developing
38.1/100
94559Napa4Developing
34.7/100
-3.4
94561Oakley11Developing
35.8/100
-2.3
94558Napa16Developing
40.6/100
+2.5
94563Orinda6Strong
85.8/100
+47.7
94556Moraga5Strong
77.7/100
+39.6

All schools in 94560

#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

Schools in 94560 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94560

  • 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.