For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 949 students in Newcastle, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newcastle, CA are Ophir Steam Academy, Newcastle Elementary School and Newcastle Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newcastle, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Newcastle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newcastle, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ophir Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
Newcastle Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Grades: K-8
| 305 students
Newcastle, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Grades: K-12
| 498 students
Newcastle Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newcastle, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newcastle, CA include Ophir Steam Academy, Newcastle Elementary School and Newcastle Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Newcastle?
4 public middle schools are located in Newcastle.
What is the racial composition of students in Newcastle?
Newcastle public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Newcastle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Newcastle include: Newcastle Elementary School vs. Ophir Steam Academy, Ophir Steam Academy vs. Newcastle Elementary School
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