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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May 21, 2022
Between family and friends I have decades of experience with St. Matthew's. The campus and location are second to none. However this goes completely unutilized as students are taught more about the... More
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St. Matthew's Parish School
Parent / Guardian
May 21, 2022
Fantastic school. Great teachers. Love that this school offers education from preschool through 8th grade.
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Boulder Creek Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 21, 2022
Our time at Berkwood Hedge was mixed: Over 1.5 years I observed the following:
The communal rituals (Community Meeting, Honoring) are beautiful and provide many feels and model positive practices for... More
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Berkwood Hedge
