Fremont Public Schools School District
School District · Fremont, Nebraska
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,333
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,333
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#242 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,811
$4,553 vs Nebraska median
District size
5,333 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Fremont Public Schools ranks #242 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Fremont Public Schools's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fremont Middle School (6.4/10), Grant Elementary School (5.1/10), and Linden Elementary School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fremont Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fremont Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremont Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Grant Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Linden Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Fremont Senior High School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) | 3.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Bell Field Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Howard Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Milliken Park Elementary Sch | 2.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Clarmar Elementary School | 2.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fremont Public Schools
Fremont Public Schools is a Fremont, Nebraska school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 5,333 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. District-level spending was $12,811 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Fremont Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fremont Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Fremont Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.2%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fremont Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fremont Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Fremont Public Schools
12 schoolsElementary Schools7
High Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Fremont
- Total Enrollment
- 5,333
- Teachers (FTE)
- 316
- District spending per student
- $12,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fremont Public Schools?
Fremont Public Schools has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fremont Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Fremont Public Schools is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fremont Public Schools?
Fremont Public Schools's district-level spending was $12,811 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fremont Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fremont Public Schools is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fremont Public Schools?
Fremont Middle School is the highest-rated school in Fremont Public Schools with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Fremont Public Schools?
Across schools in Fremont Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fremont Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Fremont Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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