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Elementary Schools in Fremont, California

Above Average2024–25 data40 schools · avg 66.3/100

Fremont, California has 40 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 66.3/100 — 22.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mission San Jose High at 92/100, where 73.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Fremont schools average 46.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 40 schools, 16 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
66.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
65.0
26.6 – 91.6
Avg Exceeded %
46.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
40
With Scope Scores

How Fremont schools compare

Fremont's 40 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.3 — 22.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.6 to 91.6, a 65.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Mission San Jose High with a Scope Score of 92 and 73.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Fremont schools average 46.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Fremont averages 12.4%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Fremont

16 High Ceiling12 Strong All-Around3 Culture First9 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Fremont ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mission San Jose High
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
73.6%Strong
92/100
2Warm Springs Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
68.5%Strong
89/100
3William Hopkins Middle
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
65.5%Strong
89/100
4Fred E. Weibel Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
68.0%Strong
87/100
5Joshua Chadbourne Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
71.3%Strong
85/100
6American High
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
61.8%Strong
85/100
7Mission San Jose Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
69.5%Strong
84/100
8Irvington High
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
61.7%Strong
84/100
9John M. Horner Middle
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
57.2%Strong
79/100
10Lila Bringhurst Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
58.4%Strong
78/100
11John Gomes Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
60.2%Strong
77/100
12Ardenwood Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
58.3%Strong
77/100
13Thornton Middle
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
53.4%Strong
77/100
14Mission Valley Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
52.5%Strong
74/100
15Washington High
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
45.2%Strong
72/100
16Warwick Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
53.3%Strong
71/100
17O. N. Hirsch Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
54.3%Strong
71/100
18Harvey Green Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
49.6%Strong
70/100
19Niles Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
50.1%Solid
69/100
20Parkmont Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
50.6%Solid
69/100
21Forest Park Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
45.3%Solid
68/100
22Brookvale Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
46.3%Solid
67/100
23Patterson Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
43.3%Solid
66/100
24John G. Mattos Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
42.0%Solid
63/100
25Oliveira Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
41.9%Solid
61/100
26Tom Maloney Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
39.1%Solid
60/100
27Centerville Middle
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
37.9%Solid
60/100
28J. Haley Durham Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
40.1%Solid
59/100
29E. M. Grimmer Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
45.5%Solid
59/100
30Glenmoor Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
36.9%Solid
58/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Fremont

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Fremont Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 457 students
12:1Private
Prince of Peace Lutheran School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 355 students
16:1Private
Basis Independent Fremont
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 345 students
10:1Private
Basis Independent Fremont Upper School
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-10 · 276 students
11:1Private
Holy Spirit School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 246 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Fremont

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Fremont good?
Fremont's 40 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.3/100, which is 22.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 46.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Fremont?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fremont is Mission San Jose High with a Scope Score of 92/100 and 73.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Fremont schools compare to the state average?
Fremont elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (22.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 46.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.6 to 91.6, a 65.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Fremont?
Fremont has 40 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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