John F. Kennedy Elementary
Newark, CA · Newark Unified · Grades K-5
1,627th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 71%▼ Declining
John F. Kennedy Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks John F. Kennedy Elementary 1,627th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 71% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2015 to 71th in 2025 — declining.
John F. Kennedy Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 225 students tested
John F. Kennedy Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 459 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.3% | 42.5% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Asian | 18.4% | 26.1% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.8% | 15.7% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| White | 27.1% | 13.7% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.0% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 5.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 4.2 pts |
Homes near John F. Kennedy Elementary
Typical home value $1.24M in zip 94560 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John F. Kennedy Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Forest Park ElementaryFremont Unified · 0.8 mi away658th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 70% - 5Coyote Hills ElementaryNewark Unified · 0.9 mi away3,261st of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 9Patterson ElementaryFremont Unified · 1 mi away652nd of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 74% - 2Cabrillo ElementaryFremont Unified · 1 mi away4,875th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 22% - 8Lincoln ElementaryNewark Unified · 1.2 mi away1,600th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 57% - 9Oliveira ElementaryFremont Unified · 1.5 mi away1,002nd of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 65% - 10Ardenwood ElementaryFremont Unified · 1.5 mi away186th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 82% - 1August Schilling ElementaryNewark Unified · 1.6 mi away5,521st of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary in?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is part of the Newark Unified district in Newark, California.
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John F. Kennedy Elementary 1,627th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John F. Kennedy Elementary?
Hispanic 43%, Asian 26%, Two or more races 16%, White 14% (459 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John F. Kennedy Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94560 is $1.24M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.