For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,354 students in 94536, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94536, CA are Thornton Middle School, Centerville Middle School and California School For The Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94536 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94536, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94536, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4357 Thornton Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-9090
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-9090
Gr: 6-8 | 1,854 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Centerville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37720 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-2072
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-2072
Gr: 6-8 | 1,451 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94536, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94536, CA include Thornton Middle School, Centerville Middle School and California School For The Blind.
How many public middle schools are located in 94536?
3 public middle schools are located in 94536.
What is the racial composition of students in 94536?
94536 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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