For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,435 students in 94538, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94538, CA are John M. Horner Middle School, G. M. Walters Middle School and Circle Of Independent Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94538 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94538, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 94538, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John M. Horner Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Irvington Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-4000
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,574 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
G. M. Walters Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39600 Logan Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-7211
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-7211
Gr: 6-8 | 1,149 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Circle Of Independent Learning
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Gr: K-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
California School For The Deaf-fremont
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
39350 Gallaudet Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 794-3666
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 794-3666
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94538, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94538, CA include John M. Horner Middle School, G. M. Walters Middle School and Circle Of Independent Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 94538?
5 public middle schools are located in 94538.
What is the racial composition of students in 94538?
94538 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).
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