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 14, 2024
Coleman Elementary School is a fantastic neighborhood school! The community is amazing. The teachers are incredible and my student feels challenged and loves going to school.
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Coleman Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2024
Since the day my son came here in the 3rd grade, he's loved it. All the teachers supported him throughout, and he made great friends on the first day. What they were teaching was ahead of the other... More
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Carl Hankey Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2024
This school is genuinely wonderful. The kids are SO engaged and the teachers work so hard in what they teach.
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Carl Hankey Middle School