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 17, 2024
St. Clement Catholic School is great place to have your children grow and learn. The school helps build your child up physically, mentally, spiritually, and with good character. A person's life as... More
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Saint Clement Catholic School
Parent / Guardian
April 17, 2024
I cannot say enough good things about Red Bridge - the teachers, the school and the community. As a parent of a kindergartener, I've witnessed firsthand the impact it has had on my daughter. From the... More
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Red Bridge
Current student
April 17, 2024
very bad school staff are very mean and rude and disrespectful
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Reyn Franca