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Newark Private Schools

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 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 83%.
13% of private schools in Newark, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

Top Ranked Newark Private Schools (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 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

8
Private Schools
454
Students
$29,895
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
77%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newark)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
454 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
77%
52%
0.73
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
174 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
38%
11%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
6 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
74 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
16%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
126 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
60%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,895
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,900
$1,072
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
83%
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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