11,518
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,925
Middle Schools
5,904
High Schools
9,192
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,870
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 | 223 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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2024
This school has zero care for a child’s well being or mental health. My child attended this school for two years and now asks me why god made him a bad child. I’ve received notes from the teacher... More
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Carlton Hills Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2024
They created an unsafe environment for my stepchild and enabled her noncustodial parent to abduct her. My stepchild voiced concerns about not wanting to go home with her mother, but no one listened to... More
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St. Paul's Episcopal School
Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2024
Our child went to St Dominic School since preschool and we were parishioners of
the Church from 2013.
We loved the community/leadership of both the school/parish (Principal Perata/Father Jerome).... More
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St. Dominic