John F. Kennedy Elementary
Newark, CA · Newark Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,627th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 71%▼ Declining
35430 Blackburn Dr., Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400Official website ↗NCES ID 062706004082Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 225 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 459 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33.4% | 42.5% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Asian | 18.8% | 26.1% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 15.7% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| White | 35.8% | 13.7% | ▼ 22.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 6.3% | 0.9% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.24M in zip 94560 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than John F. Kennedy Elementary
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ELA 63% ▲11 · Math 65% ▲9Compare - #186Ardenwood ElementaryFremont Unified · 1.5 mi away186th of 5,659
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ELA 14% ▼38 · Math 12% ▼44Compare
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.