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Best Schools in Fremont, CA

45 public K-12 schools in Fremont from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

45 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Fremont, CA using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

45
Schools
33,394
Students
Avg Quality
22.1:1
Avg Class Size

How the Fremont Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Fremont, CA enrolls 33,394 students across 45 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 1 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 22.1:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Fremont is American High, scoring 37/100 (F) with 2,618 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Fremont schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Fremont housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Fremont school enrollment varies 67× across entities

Fremont school enrollment ranges from 39 students (lowest) to 2,618 students (highest), a spread of 2,579 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city — small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Fremont student-teacher ratio is 22.1:1 — high (typically associated with larger urban scale or staffing constraints that have widened the headcount gap)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. American High 37 F
2. Irvington High 38 F
3. Thornton Junior High 38 F
4. Washington High 36 F
5. Mission San Jose High 39 F
6. John M. Horner Middle 39 F
7. Centerville Junior High 39 F
8. William Hopkins Junior High 43 D
9. John F. Kennedy High 43 D
10. G. M. Walters Middle 38 F
11. Lila Bringhurst Elementary — 0
12. Parkmont Elementary 31 F
13. Forest Park Elementary 34 F
14. J. Haley Durham Elementary 28 F
15. Warwick Elementary 33 F
16. Ardenwood Elementary 46 D
17. Brier Elementary 17 F
18. Warm Springs Elementary 33 F
19. Patterson Elementary 29 F
20. John Blacow Elementary 32 F
21. Tom Maloney Elementary 26 F
22. Glenmoor Elementary 30 F
23. James Leitch Elementary 19 F
24. Oliveira Elementary 29 F
25. John G. Mattos Elementary 40 D
26. John Gomes Elementary 35 F
27. Niles Elementary 33 F
28. Joshua Chadbourne Elementary 39 F
29. Steven Millard Elementary 33 F
30. O. N. Hirsch Elementary 39 F
31. Mission San Jose Elementary 39 F
32. Brookvale Elementary 37 F
33. Joseph Azevada Elementary 48 D
34. Circle of Independent Learning 59 C
35. Vallejo Mill Elementary 31 F
36. Mission Valley Elementary 43 D
37. Harvey Green Elementary 35 F
38. Fred E. Weibel Elementary 37 F
39. California School for the Deaf-Fremont 53 C-
40. Cabrillo Elementary 36 F
41. E. M. Grimmer Elementary 41 D
42. Robertson High (Continuation) 42 D
43. Young Adult Program 45 D
44. California School for the Blind 37 F
45. Vista Alternative 24 F

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Fremont, CA?

The top-rated school in Fremont is American High with a quality score of 37/100. There are 45 public schools in Fremont with 33,394 total students.

How many schools are in Fremont, CA?

Fremont has 45 public schools with a total enrollment of 33,394 students. 1 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 22.1:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.