11,351
Preschools
13,364
Elementary Schools
7,752
Middle Schools
5,798
High Schools
9,178
Public District Schools
1,333
Public Charter Schools
15,627
Private Schools
26,138
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
605,310 students | LOS ANGELES, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 791 schools -
San Diego Unified School District
123,795 students | SAN DIEGO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 221 schools -
Fresno Unified School District
73,223 students | FRESNO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 98 schools -
Long Beach Unified School District
72,997 students | LONG BEACH, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 85 schools -
Elk Grove Unified School District
63,705 students | ELK GROVE, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 66 schools
Reviews From Schools in California
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
October 03, 2022
Fairly new to the community and never had a problem. Laurel has a lot of ways to keep the parents involved and outreach within the community. My kids have the resources necessary to thrive at Laurel!... More
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Laurel Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
October 03, 2022
Ive had a great experience so far! My education specialist has been a great help with supporting my educational goals for my daughter. The school has been very flexible with just the right amount of... More
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Sky Mountain Charter School
Parent / Guardian
October 03, 2022
We love our great Sky Mountain Charter School. The school provides guidance on my daughter's education and leaves room for parent involvement. It provides regular online assessments and learning... More
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Sky Mountain Charter School
