Best Newark Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,104 students in Newark, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, CA are Crossroads High (Alternative) and Newark Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Newark have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newark, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Newark Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6201 Lafayette Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students
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Newark, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Grades: K-6
| 176 students
39899 Balentine Dr. Ste. 335
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 687-9111
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
6580 Mirabeau Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Grades: 8
| 11 students
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
35725 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3231
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newark, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, CA include Crossroads High (Alternative) and Newark Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newark?
2 public middle schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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