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
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Parent / Guardian
April 26, 2024
The experience my kids had was not the best, Teachers are great but the management in the school is no good.
Review for
Multnomah Street Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 26, 2024
The 1-star reviews you are reading here are all correct. What I find even more telling is that every response by the school is an absolute excuse void of any accountability which happens to also sum... More
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 26, 2024
Not sure why this school has such a poor rating! Former student! Class of 2010! I was highly motivated and was very involved in a leadership club, FHA (Future Homemakers of America). I found lots of... More
Review for
Oroville High School