John Blacow Elementary vs O. N. Hirsch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Blacow Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
O. N. Hirsch Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
| Measure | John Blacow Elementary Fremont, California | O. N. Hirsch Elementary Fremont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2535 of 5,693 | #620 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31870 of 50,301 | #8932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 557 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 75% |
| city | Fremont | Fremont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O. N. Hirsch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 40.1).
- •O. N. Hirsch Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •O. N. Hirsch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 43%).
- •O. N. Hirsch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 50.8%).
- •John Blacow Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.5).
- •John Blacow Elementary is the larger school with 557 students compared with 441.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Blacow Elementary better than O. N. Hirsch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), O. N. Hirsch Elementary ranks higher (73.5 vs 40.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Blacow Elementary and O. N. Hirsch Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Fremont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Blacow Elementary: 557. O. N. Hirsch Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Blacow Elementary and O. N. Hirsch Elementary rank in California?
John Blacow Elementary is 2535th of 5,693 and O. N. Hirsch Elementary is 620th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).