Best Mission Valley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,280 students in the neighborhood of Mission Valley, Fremont, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mission Valley are Mission San Jose High School, William Hopkins Middle School and Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mission Valley, Fremont, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 94% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 94% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mission Valley, Fremont, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,794 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
William Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
801 Plymouth Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
41700 Denise St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-2000
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mission Valley, Fremont, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mission Valley, Fremont, CA include Mission San Jose High School, William Hopkins Middle School and Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mission Valley, Fremont?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mission Valley, Fremont.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mission Valley, Fremont?
the neighborhood of Mission Valley, Fremont public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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