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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
Best high school in the high desert
Great academics and wonderful athletics programs.
Teachers really care. Made learning easy.
Gang violence at this school does not exist. And the high school is in a... More
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Serrano High School
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
This school was great when bothe of my kids went and now i only have one kid going here and he loves it so much just as much as his sister did.
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Willis Jepson Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
Great school
My daughter went here.
She loved her teachers
She loved that there was no bullying tolerated because it meant she was free to not be a protector for the underdog. My daughter was failing... More
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Baldy Mesa Elementary School