Best Neighborhoods for Schools in Newark, CA
Newark's highest school score is 2.9 out of 5, in Newark. 0 ranked Newark neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher for schools.
Houseberry scores 1 Newark neighborhood on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Across the five nearest cities the average school score is 3.5 out of 5, against 2.9 in Newark.
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Newark, Newark, CA
Keywords: Suburban Comfort, Accessible Location, Bay Wildlife Proximity
Newark is a close-knit city in the East Bay, offering a comfortable suburban atmosphere with easy access to major thoroughfares like I-880 and the Dumbarton Bridge. Residents benefit from local shopping centers—most notably NewPark Mall—as well as plenty of casual and family-owned dining options. Beyond the city streets, nearby Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge provides opportunities for nature walks, bird-watching, and scenic views of the Bay. ... See Full Page
Scores updated August 2026
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Newark schools: your questions, answered
What are the best neighborhoods for schools in Newark?
Newark has the highest school score in Newark, at 2.9 out of 5.
What do homes cost in Newark's top-scoring school neighborhoods?
Newark, which has the highest school score in Newark with a price on record, has a median home price of $1,344,320.
Which Newark neighborhoods have school scores of 4 out of 5 or higher?
0 of 1 ranked Newark neighborhood scores 4 out of 5 or higher for schools.
How does Newark compare with nearby cities for schools?
Newark neighborhoods average 2.9 out of 5 for schools. The nearest cities average Fremont 4.5, Union City 3.2, East Palo Alto 2.5, Hayward 2.5 and Palo Alto 4.8.
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Fremont · Union City · East Palo Alto · Hayward · Palo Alto