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Best 94536 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 12,997 students in 94536, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,276 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 94536, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94536, CA are Brookvale Elementary School, Parkmont Elementary School and American High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94536 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94536, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94536, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookvale Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Nicolet Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-5940
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Parkmont Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Parkside Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-7492
Gr: K-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
American High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
36300 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-1776
Gr: 9-12 | 2,618 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4357 Thornton Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-9090
Gr: 6-8 | 1,972 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35521 Cabrillo Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-0420
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Niles Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
37141 Second St.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-1141
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Oliveira Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4180 Alder Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-1135
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
John G. Mattos Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
37944 Farwell Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-1359
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Tom Maloney Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38700 Logan Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-4426
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Washington High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38442 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 505-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Centerville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
37720 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-2072
Gr: 6-8 | 1,495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Glenmoor Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4620 Mattos Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-0740
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Vallejo Mill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38569 Canyon Heights Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-1441
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Cabrillo Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36700 San Pedro Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 792-3232
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
California School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Walnut Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 794-3800
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 94536, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94536, CA include Brookvale Elementary School, Parkmont Elementary School and American High School.
How many public schools are located in 94536?
15 public schools are located in 94536.
What percentage of students in 94536 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 94536 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94536?
94536 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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