John Fremont Elementary

John Fremont Elementary sits in the heart of Modesto, a Central Valley city with a strong sense of community and deep agricultural roots, where families tend to put a lot of stock in local schools and neighborhood connections. The school performs close to the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a relative bright spot, and it serves a diverse student body in a part of Modesto that's working-class and tight-knit. Families who are active in their kids' education and willing to get involved will find this a solid home base, especially if they're drawn to the affordable, unpretentious character of life in the 95350 zip code.