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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

Private
55
Students
4.6:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 10%
in CA

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

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How New Horizons School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Newark, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
This School
vs
26.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
55
This School
vs
415
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.5
This School
vs
4.5
Public Avg

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

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.6:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.7 / 10
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Enrollment 55
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details