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
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Parent / Guardian
April 30, 2024
Woodsboro Elementary is not a good school for any kid and as a parent of twin girls, if I knew before it was this horrible I wouldve never considered sending my kids there. The principle, melanie... More
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Woodsboro Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 30, 2024
School has an ok rating but the experience wasn’t good for our family. Our student was truant repeatedly and late/skipped first period almost 30 times, and we didn’t know about it. Not one single... More
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Dixon High School
Parent / Guardian
April 30, 2024
This school is a joke ! There is fights happening aalmost everyday . Drugs are on campus and principal doesn't care
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Starr King K-8