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Newark Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 406 students in Newark, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
17% of private preschools in Newark, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Preschools in Newark, CA (2026-27)

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Challenger School - Ardenwood
Gr: NS-8
35487 Dumbarton Ct
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 739-0300
(1)
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Challenger School - Newark
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
39600 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
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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
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
37053 Cherry Street
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 358-1201
(1)
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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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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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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

6
Private Schools
406
Students
22
Avg. Class Size
77%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newark)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,253 Schools
# Students
406 Students
363,700 Students
% Students of Color
77%
50%
0.73
0.70
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
154 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
38%
9%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
53 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
13%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
121 Students
143,764 Students
% of Others Students
30%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
27,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Average Class Size
22 students
18 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Newark, CA?
6 private preschools are located in Newark, CA.
How diverse are private preschools in Newark?
Newark private preschools are approximately 77% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Newark?
17% of private preschools in Newark are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Newark include: Montessori School In Newark vs. Challenger School - Ardenwood

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