11,518
Preschools
13,517
Elementary Schools
7,930
Middle Schools
5,910
High Schools
9,194
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,874
Private Schools
26,440
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
Are the schools in California offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
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
March 18, 2024
Its ok I'm not to fond of how the school is ran, but some of the teachers are great. They just care about the money and not the students.
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Richard M. Moon Primary School
Parent / Guardian
March 18, 2024
Hugo Reid is a good school and there are a handful of teachers that are outliers and truly outstanding.
However, if you are unfortunate enough to have your child be bullied, don't expect that the... More
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Hugo Reid Elementary School
Teacher
March 18, 2024
The kid that bully the teacher at this school
Review for
Vista Del Lago High School