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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April 16, 2024
I graduated 8th grade in 2021. The school environment is very collaborative and encourages social action in the community. Teachers try to relate learning to what is going on in the world, so there... More
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San Francisco School, The
Parent / Guardian
April 16, 2024
This school has great teachers and offers a lot of valuable resources to students that are not performing. I highly recommend this middle school!
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Centerville Junior High
Parent / Guardian
April 16, 2024
We have loved Red Bridge, and most importantly, so has our daughter, who is in her second year. Our second child is thrilled to be joining her there next year. Our daughter has thrived both... More
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Red Bridge