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
Are the schools in California offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
As a parent and former teacher, I have too much to say…
There is no leadership at the school. Learning and education are only an after thought. The principal does not have a clue what is happening... More
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 23, 2024
I was a district maintenance employee at Temple Heights elementary to repair the roof. I walked in the front office logged in with my school ID then the principal started yelling at me in front of a... More
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T.H.E Leadership Academy
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
We were initially very excited to go here and have access to all of the after school offerings. Unfortunately it just did not work out. The crowd is very rough and the supervision in the... More
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Charles W. Eliot Middle School