11,350
Preschools
13,381
Elementary Schools
7,764
Middle Schools
5,813
High Schools
9,196
Public District Schools
1,333
Public Charter Schools
15,630
Private Schools
26,159
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 | 792 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
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Parent / Guardian
May 19, 2022
This school is great! My older kids went to this school and I believe that because of this school it really help prepare them for middle school, high school, and college. I have a little one now and... More
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Matsuyama Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 19, 2022
Cherrywood has been amazing. Their teachers make sure they are not only learning but looks out for their social and emotional well-being - appreciate the open communication that we have with the... More
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Cherrywood Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 19, 2022
Abraham Lincoln high school is center of LGBTQ if you want your child to be a future gender teacher then go for that as academics is not the main focus at all.
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Lincoln (Abraham) High School
