Schools in Zip Code 94536

The 94536 zip code in Fremont, California, is served by 15 schools—including 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and one specialized K-12 alternative school—within the generally high-performing Fremont Unified district, which ranks in the state's 88th percentile.

This area features standout schools like American High, consistently in the 98th-99th percentile, Thornton Middle in the 96th-98th percentile, and Niles Elementary in the 93rd-94th percentile, all with 5-star ratings and strong test scores. In contrast, Cabrillo Elementary faces significant challenges, ranking in the 16th percentile with a 1-star rating, and Vallejo Mill Elementary has shown a notable decline in performance.

Key insights show that higher chronic absenteeism correlates with lower academic performance, and there is an inverse relationship where the highest-spending schools are not the top performers. The district as a whole significantly outperforms state averages in test scores, but substantial performance gaps exist between schools within the same zip code, suggesting factors beyond funding, such as attendance and school-specific programs, play a critical role in student outcomes.