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
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
April 25, 2024
With our experience principal does not take bullying seriously. She mostly delegates this issue to her assistant principal and school counselor. She could be more involved to help manage bullying more... More
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Monte Vista Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2024
Sherri Anderson is a terrible principal who has no care or concern for children. Her only concern is money and her school’s ratings.
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Valley View Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2024
Coursework is great and relatively low load for the students which is nice. There is a lot of left-wing bias in the English courses especially and it shows. Would not recommend for a politically... More
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Silicon Valley High School