For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 752 students in Newman, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newman, CA are Newman-crows Landing Independent Study and Yolo Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newman, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Newman have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Newman, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Yolo Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Hoyer Rd.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2984
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2984
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Foothill Community Day
Alternative School
890 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Newman, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Beginnings Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1315 Yolo St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newman, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newman, CA include Newman-crows Landing Independent Study and Yolo Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newman?
3 public middle schools are located in Newman.
What is the racial composition of students in Newman?
Newman public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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