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), Newman-crows Landing Independent Study and Orestimba High 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 34%), 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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.
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Orestimba High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 Hardin Rd.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2916
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2916
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #44.
Hurd Barrington Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
838 Eucalyptus Ave.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2585
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2585
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Von Renner Elementary School
(Math: 19% | 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: #66.
Yolo Junior High School
(Math: 16% | 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: #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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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), Newman-crows Landing Independent Study and Orestimba High 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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