Below Average
#317 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 10% of private schools
New Horizons School
Elementary School
37053 Cherry Street, Newark, CA 94560
About New Horizons School
New Horizons School is an private elementary school in Newark, CA 94560. The school serves approximately 55 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5/10, placing it in the 90.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $164,909, where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow New Horizons School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Newark, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| New Horizons School (this school) | 4.5 |
| Birch Grove Intermediate | 5.4 |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | 4.2 |
| Newark Middle | 5.1 |
| August Schilling Elementary | 2.1 |
| Birch Grove Primary | 3.5 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 5.6 |
| Crossroads High (Alternative) | 6.1 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | 4.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
37053 Cherry Street, Newark, CA 94560
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NEW HORIZONS SCHOOL Newark | 0.0 mi | 4.5 |
| ST EDWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Newark | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| St. Edward Parish Newark | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Birch Grove Intermediate Newark | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Coyote Hills Elementary Newark | 0.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Newark Middle Newark | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| August Schilling Elementary Newark | 0.8 mi | 2.1 |
| SMART START CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER Newark | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Birch Grove Primary Newark | 1.0 mi | 3.5 |
| Crossroads High (Alternative) Newark | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Bridgepoint High Newark | 1.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Lincoln Elementary Newark | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN NEWARK Newark | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Cabrillo Elementary Fremont | 1.4 mi | 3.2 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary Newark | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| John G. Mattos Elementary Fremont | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| FREMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fremont | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Challenger School – Ardenwood Newark | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Patterson Elementary Fremont | 2.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Thornton Middle Fremont | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94560 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$164,909
Median Home Value
$1,094,200
Median Rent
$2,730/mo
Population
47,145
College Educated
47.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
37.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CROSS & CROWN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Rohnert Park, CA | 4.5 |
| Challenger School - Newark Newark, CA | 4.5 |
| Diamond Valley Elementary Markleeville, CA | 4.5 |
| LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Auburn, CA | 4.5 |
| Mills College Children's School at Northeastern University Oakland, CA | 4.5 |
| NORTH KERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wasco, CA | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Horizons School
What grades does New Horizons School serve?
New Horizons School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend New Horizons School?
New Horizons School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Horizons School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Horizons School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Horizons School rank in CA?
New Horizons School is ranked #317 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is New Horizons School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Horizons School has a composite rating of 4.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is New Horizons School a private school?
Yes, New Horizons School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Alameda
- Phone
- (510) 358-1201
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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