11,530
Preschools
13,559
Elementary Schools
7,962
Middle Schools
5,932
High Schools
9,180
Public District Schools
1,375
Public Charter Schools
15,931
Private Schools
26,486
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 | 986 schools -
San Diego Unified School District
123,795 students | SAN DIEGO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 223 schools -
Fresno Unified School District
73,223 students | FRESNO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 104 schools -
Long Beach Unified School District
72,997 students | LONG BEACH, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 87 schools -
Elk Grove Unified School District
63,705 students | ELK GROVE, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 68 schools
Reviews From Schools in California
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Parent / Guardian
September 26, 2023
Choosing St. Cyril of Jerusalem was the best decision we have ever made for our kids. My older son was really struggling at the local LAUSD school. His friends were constantly siphoned off to magnet... More
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
September 25, 2023
Addison is a diverse, loving and happy community school with lovely families from al over the world and wonderful teachers, head teacher and administration staff that seem to genuinely care about the... More
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Addison Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
September 25, 2023
Post pandemic the education at this school has suffered. Teachers are highly dependent on materials created by others online and some do not seem knowledgeable nor energetic about teaching. Children... More
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Hansen Elementary