11,346
Preschools
13,379
Elementary Schools
7,766
Middle Schools
5,810
High Schools
9,189
Public District Schools
1,333
Public Charter Schools
15,627
Private Schools
26,149
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
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Teacher
June 30, 2022
Aurum Preparatory is a wonderful school that provides students with a foundation of learning for the future. Students leave prepared for high school curriculum at a grade appropriate level or higher.... More
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Aurum Preparatory Academy
Parent / Guardian
June 29, 2022
God is good god is great god is gooodoood blahhhhhhh
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Santa Susana High School
Parent / Guardian
June 29, 2022
As a long time parent of a Sea Crest student ( K through to upper school now ) I couldn't be happier. The school has undergone tremendous growth and progressed to add locally important topics to the... More
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Sea Crest School