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10 schools in Newark

California · Public K-12

Newark, California runs a public-school system of 10 campuses with combined enrollment around 4,661 (6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Newark

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,661
-1,245 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-2 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
8%
was 13%
% Hispanic
52%
was 54%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
26%
was 23%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
August Schilling ElementaryElementaryKG-05344
Birch Grove IntermediateElementary03-05289
Birch Grove PrimaryElementaryKG-02409
Bridgepoint HighHigh09-1260
Coyote Hills ElementaryElementaryKG-05440
Crossroads High (Alternative)High06-1231
John F. Kennedy ElementaryElementaryKG-05455
Lincoln ElementaryElementaryKG-05286
Newark Memorial HighHigh09-121,367
Newark MiddleMiddle06-08980

About Newark

Newark, California is home to 10 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,661 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Average school size in Newark is around 466 students, 19% below the California average of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,661 students, decreased 21% from the 5,906 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 12 to 10 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 13% to 8%.

On allk12, the community for Newark discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Newark, California?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Newark, with a combined enrollment of about 4,661.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Newark?
Newark has 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Newark?
Newark Memorial High is the largest public school in Newark by enrollment, with approximately 1,367 students.
What school districts serve Newark?
Newark public schools are operated by Newark Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Newark cover?
Public schools in Newark serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.