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
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 | 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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May 05, 2024
Teaching is great. However, Grace Christian School practices anything but Grace. They are basically unforgiving and unfeeling. Ice bag sandwich Aldrin to the school. They will harm your child And... More
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Grace Christian School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 05, 2024
I was a student and it was the absolute worst experience I’ve had. Conditions in this school were poor and I only saw one old janitor cleaning from 11-6. Bathrooms were also in terrible conditions,... More
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Giannini (A.P.) Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 05, 2024
Very nice teachers and staff would highly recommend it.
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Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics