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Below Average

#2864 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Edward Parish

Elementary School

5788 Thornton Avenue, Building D, Newark, CA 94560

Private
259
Students
20.7:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2864 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Edward Parish

St. Edward Parish is an private elementary school in Newark, CA 94560. The school serves approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5/10, placing it in the 9.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), 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 St. Edward Parish compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Newark, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
This School
vs
26.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
259
This School
vs
415
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.5
This School
vs
4.5
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Edward Parish (this school) 4.5
Birch Grove Intermediate 5.4
Newark Middle 5.1
Coyote Hills Elementary 4.2
Crossroads High (Alternative) 6.1
Birch Grove Primary 3.5
John F. Kennedy Elementary 4.3
August Schilling Elementary 2.1
Lincoln Elementary 5.6

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)
C- 1.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 20.7:1
🕐 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)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 259
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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

5788 Thornton Avenue, Building D, Newark, CA 94560

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
ST EDWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Newark 0.0 mi 4.5
Birch Grove Intermediate Newark 0.4 mi 5.4
New Horizons School Newark 0.6 mi 4.5
NEW HORIZONS SCHOOL Newark 0.6 mi 4.5
SMART START CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER Newark 0.8 mi 4.5
Cabrillo Elementary Fremont 0.9 mi 3.2
Newark Middle Newark 0.7 mi 5.1
Crossroads High (Alternative) Newark 0.9 mi 6.1
Bridgepoint High Newark 0.9 mi 2.8
Coyote Hills Elementary Newark 0.8 mi 4.2
FREMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fremont 0.9 mi 7.7
John G. Mattos Elementary Fremont 0.9 mi 7.4
Birch Grove Primary Newark 1.0 mi 3.5
MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN NEWARK Newark 1.0 mi 4.5
John F. Kennedy Elementary Newark 1.2 mi 4.3
Thornton Middle Fremont 1.4 mi 6.8
Patterson Elementary Fremont 1.6 mi 6.9
August Schilling Elementary Newark 1.3 mi 2.1
Oliveira Elementary Fremont 1.6 mi 6.1
Glenmoor Elementary Fremont 1.3 mi 6.3

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Edward Parish

What grades does St. Edward Parish serve?

St. Edward Parish serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Edward Parish?

St. Edward Parish has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Edward Parish?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Edward Parish is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Edward Parish rank in CA?

St. Edward Parish is ranked #2864 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Edward Parish's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Edward Parish 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 St. Edward Parish a private school?

Yes, St. Edward Parish 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
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
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