Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Smart Start Creative Learning Center
About the School
- Smart Start Creative Learning Center in Newark, CA, serves 52 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.
- The school operates in a suburban community setting and has a student–teacher ratio of 52:1 with one teacher on staff.
- Enrollment includes 14 students in grades kindergarten through 12, with 16.67% of students representing diverse racial backgrounds.
- Nearby Newark options for families include early childhood and K–8 programs, providing multiple private school choices within a mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Smart Start Creative Learning Center?
The application deadline for Smart Start Creative Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Smart Start Creative Learning Center is Fremont Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is New Horizons School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
37053 Cherry Street
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 358-1201
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
5788 Thornton Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-7242
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
39399 Cherry St NP2
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 742-3165
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
39600 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 192 students
Islamic
42412 Albrae Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 936-1572
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 36
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 738-3684
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
40950 Chapel Way
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 226-6180
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 6-10 | 276 students
39706 Mission Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 405-4894
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
37053 Cherry Street
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 358-1201
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
5788 Thornton Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-7242
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
39399 Cherry St NP2
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 742-3165
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
38451 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
37053 Cherry Street
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 358-1201
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
5788 Thornton Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-7242
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
39600 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4727 Calaveras Ave
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 791-2222
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6071 Smith Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
0.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37490 Birch St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
0.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37944 Farwell Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-1359
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-1359
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39375 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4620 Mattos Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-0740
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-0740
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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