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John Gomes Elementary

Public Grades K-5

157^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of California elementary schools

Summary

John Gomes Elementary is a top-ranked K-5 public school serving 462 students in the Fremont Unified School District, consistently performing in the top 3% of all California elementary schools for over a decade.

The school stands out for its exceptionally strong and balanced academic results, with over 84% of students proficient in math and over 80% in English, significantly outpacing both district and state averages. A key differentiator is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 5%, the best among nearby high-performing schools like Mission San Jose Elementary and Joshua Chadbourne Elementary. Furthermore, John Gomes maintains this excellence across all grade levels and has successfully supported a growing number of economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 91st percentile statewide for serving that population.

Notably, John Gomes achieves these elite results with moderate per-student spending compared to neighboring schools, demonstrating great efficiency. It is part of a unique cluster of several top-tier elementary schools in a small area, including O. N. Hirsch Elementary and Joshua Chadbourne Elementary. The school's stability, with consistent top rankings even as its student demographics have changed, solidifies its reputation as a model of consistent educational excellence in Fremont.

462

Students ?

25.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,044

Per pupil spending ?

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

555 Lemos Ln.
Fremont, CA 94539-3750

(510) 656-3414

District: Fremont Unified

Students who attend John Gomes Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	William Hopkins Middle
High:	Mission San Jose High

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

82.3%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Hispanic:

4.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2013 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (81% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of California elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Fremont Unified

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg69%

California avg41%

157^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 28Elementary Schools in the Fremont Unified

185^th of 1,543Fremont Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.9	157 of 5857	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	211 of 5869	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	96 of 5859	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	98.7	45 of 5883	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	98.7	24 of 5789	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	98.5	38 of 5662	99.3%	★★★★★
2017	99.0	17 of 5692	99.7%	★★★★★
2016	98.4	38 of 5614	99.3%	★★★★★
2015	99.0	16 of 5611	99.7%	★★★★★
2013	96.9	23 of 5530	99.6%	★★★★★
2012	96.8	13 of 5390	99.8%	★★★★★
2011	97.4	10 of 5377	99.8%	★★★★★
2010	97.7	9 of 5314	99.8%	★★★★★
2009	97.9	14 of 5193	99.7%	★★★★★
2008	98.4	15 of 5113	99.7%	★★★★★
2007	99.0	8 of 5113	99.8%	★★★★★
2006	99.0	7 of 4818	99.9%	★★★★★
2005	99.2	6 of 4822	99.9%	★★★★★
2004	99.2	13 of 4809	99.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	319 of 1203	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	327 of 1205	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	169 of 1190	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	81.0	126 of 1154	89.1%	★★★★☆
2019	82.2	81 of 1149	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	82.6	64 of 1071	94.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	97.3	78 of 5597	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	97.3	95 of 5612	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	97.9	67 of 5609	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	98.6	23 of 5635	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	98.2	26 of 5492	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	97.7	49 of 5413	99.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	492 of 5460	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	85.0	629 of 5517	88.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	94.8	284 of 5628	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	94.0	349 of 5643	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	97.5	107 of 5638	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	98.2	67 of 5663	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	98.5	28 of 5510	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	98.1	47 of 5431	99.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)99th percentile~ school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)91st percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)73rd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics85%+47 vs state

English Language Arts/Literacy80%+32 vs state

Science71%+38 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Gomes Elementary	Public	K-5	555 Lemos Ln.	Fremont	94539	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 656-3414	462	18	25.6	16.9%	20 (4.3%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.8%)	380 (82.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.6%)	96.9	157^th of 5857 public elementary schools	97.3%		96.5	211^th of 5869 public elementary schools	96.4%	54	70.8	70.8	81.9	80.9	78.7	80.5	89.3	86.5	78.7	84.7							$16,044	$969	$15,075
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary	Public	K-5	801 Plymouth Ave.	Fremont	94539	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 656-5242	457	18	24.8	20.1%	15 (3.3%)	11 (2.4%)	22 (4.8%)	383 (83.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.0%)	97.7	101^st of 5857 public elementary schools	98.3%		97.7	97^th of 5869 public elementary schools	98.3%	4	73.9	73.9	89.1	82.3	84.6	85.3	89.6	85.5	77.2	83.3	96.6	96.6		96.6	96.6		$17,762	$1,227	$16,535
Mission Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	41700 Denise St.	Fremont	94539	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 656-2000	375	16	23.4	24.5%	14 (3.7%)	11 (2.9%)	30 (8.0%)	289 (77.1%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	26 (6.9%)	90.5	630^th of 5857 public elementary schools	89.2%		96.3	243^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	95.9%	387	63.2	63.2	67.2	63.0	75.0	67.9	75.4	72.8	70.6	72.9							$17,576	$934	$16,642
J. Haley Durham Elementary	Public	K-5	40292 Leslie St.	Fremont	94538	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 657-7080	719	27	26.6	35.9%	53 (7.4%)	16 (2.2%)	133 (18.5%)	468 (65.1%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.8%)	79.7	1168^th of 5857 public elementary schools	80.1%		82.1	1069^th of 5869 public elementary schools	81.8%	99	56.7	56.7	57.0	62.0	68.3	62.1	58.3	54.6	57.8	56.8	97.8						$13,992	$255	$13,737
O. N. Hirsch Elementary	Public	K-5	41399 Chapel Way	Fremont	94538	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 657-3537	441	19	23.2	34.2%	33 (7.5%)	7 (1.6%)	48 (10.9%)	334 (75.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	92.4	521^st of 5857 public elementary schools	91.1%		94.4	393^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	93.3%	128	54.4	54.4	79.3	80.0	68.5	75.7	87.8	81.2	61.8	76.6							$17,357	$1,767	$15,590
Vallejo Mill Elementary	Public	K-5	38569 Canyon Heights Dr.	Fremont	94536	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 793-1441	388	19	20.4		55 (14.2%)	16 (4.1%)	98 (25.3%)	184 (47.4%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	27 (7.0%)	51.5	2525^th of 5857 public elementary schools	56.9%		72.8	1459^th of 5869 public elementary schools	75.1%	1066	35.0	35.0	28.8	63.2	46.7	46.0	30.0	64.9	31.7	41.8							$16,587	$1,161	$15,426
Parkmont Elementary	Public	K-5	2601 Parkside Dr.	Fremont	94536	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 793-7492	734	27	27.1	24.0%	53 (7.2%)	8 (1.1%)	102 (13.9%)	523 (71.3%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.3%)	93.2	462^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	92.1%		92.8	509^th of 5869 public elementary schools	91.3%	47	65.8	65.8	70.1	76.7	74.2	73.6	75.9	74.0	70.0	73.2	97.8						$14,307	$239	$14,068
Brier Elementary	Public	K-5	39201 Sundale Dr.	Fremont	94538	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 657-5020	585	22	26.5	53.8%	41 (7.0%)	12 (2.1%)	177 (30.3%)	309 (52.8%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.8%)	49.9	2599^th of 5857 public elementary schools	55.6%		53.4	2375^th of 5869 public elementary schools	59.5%	224	39.5	39.5	48.8	32.6	43.2	41.4	57.1	39.3	27.9	41.3	95.2	98.4	97.6	96.8	98.4	98.4	$14,715	$511	$14,204
E. M. Grimmer Elementary	Public	K-5	43030 Newport Dr.	Fremont	94538	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 656-1250	244	12	20.3	41.0%	14 (5.7%)	6 (2.5%)	64 (26.2%)	142 (58.2%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	79.2	1187^th of 5857 public elementary schools	79.7%		87.9	822^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	86.0%	365	53.2	53.2	62.5	52.8	59.6	58.3	71.9	52.8	59.6	60.9							$21,538	$2,477	$19,061
Mission San Jose Elementary	Public	K-5	43545 Bryant St.	Fremont	94539	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 656-1200	436	19	22.9	22.9%	11 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	21 (4.8%)	374 (85.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.3%)	97.7	97^th of 5857 public elementary schools	98.3%		98.1	72^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	98.8%	25	75.9	75.9	83.9	89.2	80.5	84.6	85.7	88.1	81.9	85.2	88.9	94.4		90.7	94.4	92.6	$17,502	$1,686	$15,816

Frequently Asked Questions about John Gomes Elementary

What is the racial makeup of John Gomes Elementary?

Students at John Gomes Elementary are 82% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% White.

What schools do graduates of John Gomes Elementary attend?

Students who attend John Gomes Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : William Hopkins Middle
High : Mission San Jose High

What district is John Gomes Elementary in?

Fremont Unified

Is John Gomes Elementary a good school?

Yes! John Gomes Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 157^th of 5857 California elementary schools.

How many students attend John Gomes Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 462 students attended John Gomes Elementary.

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