For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 8,253 students in Fremont, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Fremont, CA are William Hopkins Middle School, John M. Horner Middle School and Thornton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fremont, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fremont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fremont, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,417 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4357 Thornton Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-9090
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-9090
Grades: 6-8
| 1,854 students
Rank: #44.
Centerville Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37720 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-2072
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-2072
Grades: 6-8
| 1,451 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
California School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Walnut Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 794-3800
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 794-3800
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #99.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fremont, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fremont, CA include William Hopkins Middle School, John M. Horner Middle School and Thornton Middle School. Fremont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Fremont?
9 public middle schools are located in Fremont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fremont?
Fremont public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fremont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fremont include: John M. Horner Middle School vs. William Hopkins Middle School, William Hopkins Middle School vs. John M. Horner Middle School, Centerville Middle School vs. Thornton Middle School
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