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10 schools in Newark Unified

California · 4,661 students · 1 city

Newark Unified has 10 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 4,661 California students across 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Newark Unified

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
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Newark Memorial HighNewarkHigh09-121,367
Newark MiddleNewarkMiddle06-08980
John F. Kennedy ElementaryNewarkElementaryKG-05455
Coyote Hills ElementaryNewarkElementaryKG-05440
Birch Grove PrimaryNewarkElementaryKG-02409
August Schilling ElementaryNewarkElementaryKG-05344
Birch Grove IntermediateNewarkElementary03-05289
Lincoln ElementaryNewarkElementaryKG-05286
Bridgepoint HighNewarkHigh09-1260
Crossroads High (Alternative)NewarkHigh06-1231

About Newark Unified

Newark Unified is a low-population California school district running 10 campuses with combined enrollment near 4,661.

Looking at the level breakdown, Newark Unified consists of 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Newark Unified is about 466, lower than the California average of roughly 578.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Newark Unified has fell 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,906 students to 4,661. Over that span, Newark Unified lost 2 schools, going from 12 to 10. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 13% to 8%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Newark Unified discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Newark Unified run?
Newark Unified has 10 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 4,661 students in California.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Newark Unified?
Newark Unified includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in Newark Unified?
Newark Memorial High is the largest public school in Newark Unified by enrollment, with approximately 1,367 students.
What grade levels does Newark Unified serve?
Newark Unified schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 10 campuses.