For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,027 students in Newman, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Newman, CA are West Side Valley High (Continuation School), Orestimba High School and Hurd Barrington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newman, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Newman have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newman, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Orestimba High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 Hardin Rd.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2916
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2916
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #33.
Hurd Barrington Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
838 Eucalyptus Ave.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2585
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2585
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #55.
Yolo Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Hoyer Rd.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2984
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2984
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #66.
Von Renner Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1388 Patchett Dr.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2868
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2868
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
907 R St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-1020
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-1020
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
Foothill Community Day
Alternative School
890 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Newman, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Beginnings Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1315 Yolo St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newman, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Newman, CA include West Side Valley High (Continuation School), Orestimba High School and Hurd Barrington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newman?
8 public schools are located in Newman.
What is the racial composition of students in Newman?
Newman public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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