John Fremont Elementary vs William Garrison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Fremont Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
625 students
William Garrison Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
352 students
| Measure | John Fremont Elementary Modesto, California | William Garrison Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3491 of 5,693 | #5286 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39748 of 50,301 | #48783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 625 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 12% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Fremont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 12.3).
- •John Fremont Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •John Fremont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •John Fremont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 85.8%).
- •William Garrison Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.8).
- •John Fremont Elementary is the larger school with 625 students compared with 352.
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 Fremont Elementary better than William Garrison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Fremont Elementary ranks higher (28.1 vs 12.3 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 Fremont Elementary and William Garrison Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Fremont Elementary: 625. William Garrison Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Fremont Elementary and William Garrison Elementary rank in California?
John Fremont Elementary is 3491st of 5,693 and William Garrison Elementary is 5286th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).