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4 schools in Newcastle

California · Public K-12

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Newcastle's 4 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 1,046 students (4 elementary).

7-year change in Newcastle

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,046
-143 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 81%
% Hispanic
15%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Harvest Ridge Cooperative CharterElementaryKG-08349
Newcastle CharterElementaryKG-08333
Newcastle ElementaryElementaryKG-08164
Ophir STEAM AcademyElementaryKG-08200

About Newcastle

Newcastle, California is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,046 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

Schools in Newcastle average about 262 students each, 55% meaningfully below the California norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 12%: 1,189 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,046 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 81% to 76% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Newcastle discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Newcastle, California?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Newcastle, with a combined enrollment of about 1,046.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Newcastle?
Newcastle has 4 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Newcastle?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is the largest public school in Newcastle by enrollment, with approximately 349 students.
What school districts serve Newcastle?
Newcastle is served by 3 public school districts, including Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter District, Newcastle Elementary, Loomis Union Elementary.
What grade levels do public schools in Newcastle cover?
Public schools in Newcastle serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.
Are there charter schools in Newcastle?
2 of the 4 public schools in Newcastle are charter schools.