Photo: Oleg Alexandrov · CC BY-SA 3.0Fremont’s public schools outscore 92% of California districts
In Fremont, 69% of tested students are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Fremont, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fremont’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 186 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fremont’s, its schools beat 81%, lower than their 92% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 77% and math 69% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,281 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
28 elementary schools, then five middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Circle of Independent Learning, Fremont Christian School (private), Prince of Peace Lutheran School (private), Basis Independent Fremont Upper School (private), Basis Independent Fremont (private), Holy Spirit School (private), Peace Terrace Academy (private), Little Flowers Montessori (private), Montessori School of Fremont (private), St. Joseph School (private), Ilm Academy (private), Our Lady of Guadalupe School (private), Keen Learners Montessori School (private), Montessori School of Centerville (private), Scribbles Montessori (private), Montessori Childrens House (private), Learn and Play Montessori Irvington Inc. (private) and Reeder Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Fremont’s grade
A: better than 92% of California school districts, #61 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fremont, with each school’s own grade.
Fremont’s public schools are run by Fremont Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Fremont vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Fremont’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont | A | Fremont Unified |
| San Jose | B+ | San Jose Unified K–12 · East Side Union High 9–12 |
| Union City | B+ | New Haven Unified |
| Hayward | C+ | Hayward Unified K–12 · New Haven Unified K–12 |
| Milpitas | A− | Milpitas Unified K–12 · East Side Union High 9–12 |
| Sunnyvale | A | Sunnyvale Elementary K–8 · Fremont Union High 9–12 |
| Menlo Park | A− | Ravenswood City Elementary K–8 · Menlo Park City Elementary K–8 · Sequoia Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Fremont
62 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Mission Valley ROCP and Glankler Early Learning Center).
Questions about Fremont’s schools
Are Fremont’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fremont children attend outscore 92% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #61 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Fremont in?
Fremont Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 33,073 students in 43 schools (2024–25).
Where do Fremont kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: American High, Irvington High, Washington High, Mission San Jose High and John F. Kennedy High.
What is Fremont’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Fremont Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Fremont spend per student?
$16,281 in Fremont Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Fremont?
Yes: Fremont Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 547 students), Prince of Peace Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 467 students), Basis Independent Fremont Upper School (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 358 students), Basis Independent Fremont (nonsectarian, grades K–5, 345 students), Holy Spirit School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 301 students), Peace Terrace Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 248 students), Little Flowers Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 217 students), Montessori School of Fremont (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 209 students), St. Joseph School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 197 students), Ilm Academy (religious, grades K–11, 194 students), Our Lady of Guadalupe School (Catholic, grades K–8, 98 students), Keen Learners Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 53 students), Montessori School of Centerville (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 34 students), Scribbles Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 33 students), Montessori Childrens House (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 31 students), Learn and Play Montessori Irvington Inc. (nonsectarian, grades K, 15 students) and Reeder Academy (religious, grades K–11, 7 students). Fremont also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Fremont families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.