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 22, 2024
4/10 says it all. Principal is leaving this year (2024) and not sure if this is good or bad. Maybe good because the district sees that a change is needed and replacing or bad where even the principal... More
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Cielo Vista Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 22, 2024
My daughter goes to this school and she loves it there. She had transferred from Grange, while she was in Grange her test scores were low and her behavior was disgusting. Since she has come to MGCCA I... More
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Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
Parent / Guardian
April 22, 2024
Great test scores are not everything. It isn’t surprising to have a mostly white school in an affluent area pop high test scores. What this school lacks is warmth and diversity. The school is... More
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Kensington Elementary School