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 25, 2024
Everything was great until the schoolyear started in 2022. Parents, such as myself did not need to worry about what was being taught in school under the prior principal's leadership. It was this... More
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Longfellow Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2024
Attended this school for 2 years after Covid, before pulling from school altogether and homeschooling. First year after Covid the focus of the classroom was playing video games and board games. Cool... More
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Monte Vista Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2024
Kindness campaigns and disability awareness campaigns are just camapaigns. Not truly modeled by the principal either. Principal showed no empathy or genuine support to get involved when my son was... More
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Monte Vista Elementary School