St. Edward Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Newark, CA
5788 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Newark
- Serving families in Newark since at least 2011
In Newark, California, St. Edward Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 226 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Oakland. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 226
- Teachers
- 13.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 103 girls, 123 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Oakland
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Edward Elementary School
What grades does St. Edward Elementary School serve?
St. Edward Elementary School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Edward Elementary School?
About 226 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Edward Elementary School?
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