For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 454 students in 94560, CA (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,661 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 94560, CA are educated in private 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 81%.
13% of private schools in 94560, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in 94560, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Challenger School - Newark ![Challenger School - Newark Photo]( "Challenger School - Newark Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
39600 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
Anqi School
Special Program Emphasis
6291 Jarvis Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 449-4043
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 449-4043
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
Montessori School In Newark
Montessori School
35660 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 792-4546
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 792-4546
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
37053 Cherry Street
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 358-1201
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 358-1201
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Acceptance rate listed
5788 Thornton Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-7242
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-7242
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Smart Start Creative Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
6020a Robertson Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 739-6648
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 739-6648
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Stellar Academy for Dyslexics ![Stellar Academy for Dyslexics Photo - Stellar Academy for Dyslexics]( "Stellar Academy for Dyslexics Photo - Stellar Academy for Dyslexics")
Special Education School
39399 Cherry St NP2
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 742-3165
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 742-3165
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
94560, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ai Xin Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
5409 Central Ave, Suite #1
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 402-3454
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 402-3454
Gr: K-5 | 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 94560, CA?
8 private schools are located in 94560, CA.
How diverse are private schools in 94560?
94560 private schools are approximately 77% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in 94560 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 94560 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 94560?
13% of private schools in 94560 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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