John C. Fremont Elementary

Fremont Elementary sits in the heart of Merced, a Central Valley city where agriculture, UC Merced's growing university community, and tight-knit neighborhoods all intersect. The school shows some bright spots in science relative to its other scores, which could appeal to families who want to nurture hands-on, curiosity-driven learning in the early grades. Families who are engaged and looking to be active partners in their child's education — rather than simply drop them off — will likely find the most success here.