For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,041 students in Newark, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newark, CA are Newark Middle School and Crossroads High (Alternative). 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 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newark, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6201 Lafayette Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Newark, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Gr: K-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Gr: K-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Fame Public Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
39899 Balentine Dr. Ste. 335
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 687-9111
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 687-9111
Gr: 9-12
6580 Mirabeau Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
New Beginnings Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Gr: 8 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Progressive Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 3 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 Newark Middle School and Crossroads High (Alternative).
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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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