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
September 29, 2022
Scary. Disheartening. Violent. Just a horribly unsafe campus. The administration will do the bare minimum to protect children from violence, harassment and bullying. They are overwhelmed with these... More
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Sam Brannan Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 29, 2022
I went to Slater, my son went to Slater and now my grandson will be going to Slater in a few years. It has been a great school with a music program, varied academic classes and many after school... More
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Herbert Slater Middle School
Current student
September 29, 2022
Amazing school! Great teachers too. Students are a little crazy, but it’s not the school’s fault.
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Moreno Elementary School
