For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,320 students in 94560, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94560, CA are Birch Grove Intermediate, John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Birch Grove Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 94560 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94560, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94560, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birch Grove Intermediate
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37490 Birch St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Gr: 3-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35430 Blackburn Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Birch Grove Primary
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6071 Smith Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Gr: K-2 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36111 Bettencourt St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Newark Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6201 Lafayette Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36270 Cherry St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
August Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36901 Spruce St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
94560, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Gr: K-12 | 665 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Gr: K-6 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Fame ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
39899 Balentine Dr. Ste. 335
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 687-9111
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 687-9111
Gr: 9-12
6580 Mirabeau Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
New Beginnings Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Gr: 8 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Progressive Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94560, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94560, CA include Birch Grove Intermediate, John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Birch Grove Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94560?
8 public elementary schools are located in 94560.
What is the racial composition of students in 94560?
94560 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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