11,518
Preschools
13,514
Elementary Schools
7,925
Middle Schools
5,906
High Schools
9,193
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,870
Private Schools
26,435
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 15, 2024
Great school, good music program, good teachers.
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Dorothy McElhinney Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 15, 2024
We highly recommend VanDamme Academy to families who value Classical learning in a child-centric environment.
In a world that is increasingly stressful to children in every aspect of their lives,... More
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Vandamme Academy
Parent / Guardian
April 15, 2024
My kids have been in school at Marquez since Kindergarten and they are now in 1st and 3rd Grade. We have had amazing teachers and we absolutely love the principal and staff. The school has a huge... More
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Marquez Charter School