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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ - Established 2003
Challenger School - Ardenwood
Challenger School - Newark
New Horizons School

Newark ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 454 students in Newark, CA, 9% of all K-12 students in Newark, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
13% of private schools in Newark, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 8
  • # Students Served: 454
  • Average Tuition: $29,895
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • % Students of Color: 77%
  • View Newark, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 8
  • # Students Served: 454
  • Average Tuition: $29,895
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • % Students of Color: 77%
  • View Newark, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Newark ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Challenger School - Ardenwood Photo
Challenger School - Ardenwood
Gr: NS-8
35487 Dumbarton Ct
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 739-0300
(1)
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Challenger School - Newark Photo
Challenger School - Newark
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
39600 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
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Stellar Academy for Dyslexics Photo
Stellar Academy for Dyslexics
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
39399 Cherry St NP2
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 742-3165
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Map of Anqi School
Anqi School
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
6291 Jarvis Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 449-4043
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Map of Montessori School In Newark
Montessori School In Newark
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Montessori School
35660 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 792-4546
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New Horizons School Photo
New Horizons School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
37053 Cherry Street
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 358-1201
(1)
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Map of St. Edward School
St. Edward School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
5788 Thornton Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-7242
(1)
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Map of Smart Start Creative Learning Center
Smart Start Creative Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
6020a Robertson Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 739-6648
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Newark, California ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Ai Xin Learning Center
Ai Xin Learning Center
Gr: K-5 | 29 students
Specialized Curriculum
5409 Central Ave, Suite #1
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 402-3454
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Newark, CA ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

8
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
+60.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
454
Students
+35.1% (+118 students) 10-yr
$29,895
Avg. Tuition
+77.2% (+$13,025) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+100.0% (+7 students) 10-yr
77%
Students of Color
-8.3% (-7.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-47.6% (-10.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newark)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,910 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearNewark, CA Total Schools
20258
20248
20237
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
454 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202576180179
202465175172
202370181174
202277189185
202174185180
202084179171
2019101179175
2018101173172
2017112179180
2016112173178
2015112162167
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% Students of Color
77%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202577%51%34%
202475%51%34%
202374%50%33%
202275%48%33%
202175%48%32%
202076%48%32%
201985%48%31%
201885%47%31%
201784%50%32%
201684%49%32%
201584%49%32%
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0.73
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.730.740.65
20240.750.740.65
20230.740.740.65
20220.750.730.64
20210.750.730.64
20200.740.730.64
20190.710.730.63
20180.710.730.63
20170.690.720.61
20160.690.720.61
20150.690.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
174 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
38%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202538%11%5%
202433%11%5%
202337%11%5%
202236%10%4%
202138%10%4%
202034%10%4%
201945%10%4%
201845%10%4%
201748%10%4%
201648%10%4%
201548%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
76 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%16%9%
202418%16%9%
202319%16%9%
202220%16%8%
202121%16%9%
202018%16%9%
201924%16%8%
201824%17%8%
201719%17%8%
201619%17%8%
201519%17%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%7%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
74 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
16%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516%37%52%
202417%37%52%
202316%38%52%
202217%40%54%
202117%40%54%
202015%40%54%
201913%41%56%
201813%41%56%
201717%43%58%
201617%43%58%
201517%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
126 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202527%29%26%
202430%29%26%
202326%28%25%
202225%28%25%
202122%27%25%
202031%27%24%
201914%26%24%
201814%26%23%
201712%24%22%
201612%24%22%
201512%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
55,580 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201917:112:112:1
201817:112:112:1
201721:113:112:1
201621:113:112:1
201521:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202575%59%55%
202475%58%54%
202350%58%54%
202240%59%54%
202140%59%54%
202060%58%54%
201960%58%53%
201860%58%53%
201760%58%53%
201660%57%52%
201560%57%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025141715
2024141715
2023161715
2022151715
2021151715
202071715
201971715
201871715
201771715
201671715
201571715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,895
$17,519

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$27,448$18,076$15,012
2024$29,895$17,195$13,254
2023$26,300$16,660$12,626
2022$24,400$15,979$12,187
2021$24,400$15,298$11,800
2020$23,900$14,748$11,512
2019$18,420$14,369$11,293
2018$18,420$13,813$11,017
2017$18,420$13,422$10,708
2016$18,420$12,852$10,356
2015$16,870$11,932$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,900
$1,062

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$1,900$1,044$1,152
2024$1,900$999$1,128
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearNewark, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202586%80%81%
202475%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Newark, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Newark, CA is Stellar Academy for Dyslexics.
How many private schools are located in Newark?
8 private schools are located in Newark.
How diverse are private schools in Newark?
Newark private schools are approximately 77% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Newark go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Newark are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newark?
13% of private schools in Newark are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Newark include: Montessori School In Newark vs. Challenger School - Ardenwood

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