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 20, 2022
No protocols in place, very relaxed to the point where they are unprofessional. Curriculum and teachers are amazing. Mixture between kids that bully and kids that are well behaved (just like any... More
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Bethel Christian Schools
Parent / Guardian
May 20, 2022
My child had been there for 4+ years and the teachers are awesome and the principal is always trying to get the best fit the kiddos. Hands down this school is the best.
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Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 20, 2022
We have been very impressed with the teachers and staff at Gateway. It has been a rough year everywhere coming back during a pandemic but our child has been well supported during her first year at... More
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Gateway High School
