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 12, 2024
Culverdale Elementary means more to my family than just a school. I deeply appreciate the dedication of all the teachers, the principal, and the PTA for their extraordinary efforts in supporting... More
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Culverdale Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 12, 2024
I would recommend this school for K-3rd. After that the class size is too high.
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Temecula International Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 12, 2024
Cobblestone has been our home since 2016. One of our children has gone through their entire elementary years here (TK-6). They are thriving academically, emotionally, has high confidence and genuinely... More
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Cobblestone Elementary School