Public schools in Fremont, CA
47 open public schools with an address in Fremont, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
47
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
33,394
46 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Fremont public schools
The federal directory lists 47 public schools in Fremont, CA: 29 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high, 4 combined or other. The 46 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 33,394 students, an average of 726 per school. The largest campus is American High (2,618 students), and the largest elementary school is Lila Bringhurst Elementary (1,083).
Fremont Unified operates the most schools here (44), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 24.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 11 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 8 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 11 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 31% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fremont
Fremont Unified
Public school district
44 schools in Fremont
California School for the Blind (State Special Schl)
State operated agency
1 school in Fremont
California School for the Deaf-Fremont (State Special Schl)
State operated agency
1 school in Fremont
Mission Valley ROC/P
Specialized public school district
1 school in Fremont
Elementary schools in Fremont
29| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardenwood Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 637 | 25.5:1 | |
| Brier Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 585 | 26.6:1 | |
| Brookvale Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 428 | 23.8:1 | |
| Cabrillo Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 275 | 21.2:1 | |
| E. M. Grimmer Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 244 | 20.3:1 | |
| Forest Park Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 725 | 26.9:1 | |
| Fred E. Weibel Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 362 | 25.9:1 | |
| Glenmoor Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 536 | 24.4:1 | |
| Harvey Green Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 368 | 24.5:1 | |
| J. Haley Durham Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 719 | 26.6:1 | |
| James Leitch Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–02 | 523 | 23.8:1 | |
| John Blacow Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 557 | 22.3:1 | |
| John G. Mattos Elementary Fremont Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 486 | 24.3:1 | |
| John Gomes Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 462 | 25.7:1 | |
| Joseph Azevada Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 394 | 21.9:1 | |
| Joshua Chadbourne Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 457 | 24.8:1 | |
| Lila Bringhurst Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 1,083 | 25.8:1 | |
| Mission San Jose Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 436 | 23:1 | |
| Mission Valley Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 375 | 23.4:1 | |
| Niles Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 461 | 27.1:1 | |
| O. N. Hirsch Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 441 | 23.2:1 | |
| Oliveira Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 496 | 23.6:1 | |
| Parkmont Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 734 | 27.2:1 | |
| Patterson Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 558 | 25.4:1 | |
| Steven Millard Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 455 | 22.8:1 | |
| Tom Maloney Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 551 | 25.1:1 | |
| Vallejo Mill Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 388 | 20.4:1 | |
| Warm Springs Elementary Fremont Unified | 03–05 | 574 | 26.1:1 | |
| Warwick Elementary Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 700 | 26.9:1 |
Middle schools in Fremont
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville Middle Fremont Unified | 06–08 | 1,495 | 23.2:1 | |
| G. M. Walters Middle Fremont Unified | 06–08 | 1,149 | 20.4:1 | |
| John M. Horner Middle Fremont Unified | 06–08 | 1,574 | 24.7:1 | |
| Thornton Middle Fremont Unified | 06–08 | 1,972 | 25.1:1 | |
| William Hopkins Middle Fremont Unified | 06–08 | 1,424 | 24.3:1 |
High schools in Fremont
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American High Fremont Unified | 09–12 | 2,618 | 25.2:1 | |
| Irvington High Fremont Unified · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,157 | 25.1:1 | |
| John F. Kennedy High Fremont Unified | 09–12 | 1,273 | 20.4:1 | |
| Mission San Jose High Fremont Unified | 09–12 | 1,794 | 24.8:1 | |
| Mission Valley ROCP Mission Valley ROC/P · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Robertson High (Continuation) Fremont Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 169 | 10.4:1 | |
| Vista Alternative Fremont Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 39 | 7.4:1 | |
| Washington High Fremont Unified | 09–12 | 1,957 | 24.2:1 | |
| Young Adult Program Fremont Unified · Special Education School | 09–12 | 48 | 9.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fremont
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California School for the Blind California School for the Blind (State Special Schl) · Special Education School | KG–12 | 42 | 5.3:1 | |
| California School for the Deaf-Fremont California School for the Deaf-Fremont (State Special Schl) · Special Education School | KG–12 | 279 | 4.3:1 | |
| Circle of Independent Learning Fremont Unified · Charter | KG–12 | 394 | 23.7:1 | |
| Glankler Early Learning Center Fremont Unified · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.3%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black1.8%
- Asian68.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 45 Fremont schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (33,394 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fremont
How many public schools are in Fremont, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 47 open public schools with a location address in Fremont: 29 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 33,394 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fremont?
Schools with an address in Fremont belong to 4 education agencies, led by Fremont Unified (44 schools), California School for the Blind (State Special Schl) (1 school), California School for the Deaf-Fremont (State Special Schl) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fremont?
American High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fremont, with 2,618 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fremont?
Yes. 1 of the 47 public schools in Fremont are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Circle of Independent Learning. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fremont schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fremont public schools is 24.3:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fremont guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities