For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 11,860 students in 94538, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,500 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 94538, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94538, CA are O. N. Hirsch Elementary School, Irvington High School and John M. Horner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94538 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94538, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94538, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
O. N. Hirsch Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41399 Chapel Way
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-3537
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-3537
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Irvington High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41800 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
John M. Horner Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Irvington Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-4000
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,585 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph Azevada Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
39450 Royal Palm Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-3900
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-3900
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Harvey Green Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
42875 Gatewood St.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-6438
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-6438
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
J. Haley Durham Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40292 Leslie St.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-7080
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-7080
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #77.
Steven Millard Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 Valpey Park Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-0344
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-0344
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #88.
E. M. Grimmer Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43030 Newport Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-1250
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-1250
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #99.
Circle Of Independent Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Grades: K-12
| 402 students
Rank: #1010.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39999 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-4070
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-4070
Grades: 9-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #1111.
G. M. Walters Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39600 Logan Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-7211
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-7211
Grades: 6-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #1212.
Vista Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4455 Seneca Park Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-7028
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-7028
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1313.
Brier Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39201 Sundale Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-5020
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-5020
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #1414.
John Blacow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40404 Sundale Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5121
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5121
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1515.
California School For The Deaf-fremont
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
39350 Gallaudet Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 794-3666
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 794-3666
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #1616.
Robertson High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Seneca Park Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-9155
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-9155
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glankler Early Learning Center
Special Education School
39207 Sundale Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 651-1190
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 651-1190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
45051 Wisdom Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 490-1205
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 490-1205
Grades: K-5
| 942 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mission Valley Rocp
Vocational School
5019 Stevenson Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-1865
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-1865
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Young Adult Program
Special Education School
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-2350
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-2350
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94538, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94538, CA include O. N. Hirsch Elementary School, Irvington High School and John M. Horner Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94538?
20 public schools are located in 94538.
What percentage of students in 94538 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 94538 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94538?
94538 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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