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Newark Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 public schools (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 80%.
13% of private schools in Newark, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 454
  • Average Tuition: $27,448
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 77%
  • View Newark, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 454
  • Average Tuition: $27,448
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 77%
  • View Newark, CA School Trends

Private Schools in Newark, CA (2026)

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
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
39600 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
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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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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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Newark, California Private Schools (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 Private School Trends (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
+60.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
454
Students
+35.1% (+118 students) 10-yr
$27,448
Avg. Tuition
+62.7% (+$10,578) 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
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNewark, CA Total Schools
20258
20248
20237
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
454 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

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
71,836 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
104,429 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
235,809 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
188,502 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
55,645 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
$27,448
$18,344

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%
80%

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

How many private schools are located in Newark, CA?
8 private schools are located in Newark, CA.
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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