For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,023 students in Newcastle, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newcastle, CA are Ophir Steam Academy, Newcastle Charter and Newcastle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newcastle, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Newcastle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newcastle, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ophir Steam Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Newcastle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Newcastle, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newcastle, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newcastle, CA include Ophir Steam Academy, Newcastle Charter and Newcastle Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newcastle?
4 public middle schools are located in Newcastle.
What is the racial composition of students in Newcastle?
Newcastle public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Newcastle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Newcastle include: Newcastle Elementary School vs. Ophir Steam Academy, Ophir Steam Academy vs. Newcastle Elementary School
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