11,518
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,926
Middle Schools
5,903
High Schools
9,191
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,871
Private Schools
26,434
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in California based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in California
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Los Angeles Unified School District
460,633 students | LOS ANGELES, CA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 986 schools -
San Diego Unified School District
97,968 students | SAN DIEGO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 222 schools -
Fresno Unified School District
70,088 students | FRESNO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 104 schools -
Long Beach Unified School District
69,413 students | LONG BEACH, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 87 schools -
Elk Grove Unified School District
63,157 students | ELK GROVE, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 68 schools
Reviews From Schools in California
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Parent / Guardian
May 06, 2024
This school has some good resource teachers and long standing teachers. However when it comes to teaching acceptance and understanding for one another, this school misses the mark. They are very... More
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Mary E. Silveira Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 06, 2024
This school is probably one of the worst schools you could go to. It may not seem like it from the outside, and all the reviews are good, but the amount of kids that do drugs here is insane. I was... More
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University Preparatory Academy Charter
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 06, 2024
This school thrives on nepotism. If you aren't related to the staff or the administration it will be very hard to do well at this school. As a 2020 alum my experience with this school is that although... More
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Pacific Grove High School