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 01, 2024
St. Raymond's Catholic School in Dublin, CA, embodies everything you'd want in a nurturing educational environment. As a parent, I've been incredibly impressed by the school's dedication to providing... More
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St. Raymond
Parent / Guardian
May 01, 2024
This school is very big and my sons teachers some are on top of there grades and making sure they turn in assignments so they don’t fall behind they work with ur child and what they need the counselor... More
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Reginald M. Benton Middle School
Current student
May 01, 2024
I think south lake is a good school I have nice friends there have been some fights but not a lot only 3 happened this year my classes are nice the teachers are cool. overall a good school
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South Lake Middle School