11,537
Preschools
13,553
Elementary Schools
7,929
Middle Schools
5,924
High Schools
9,176
Public District Schools
1,332
Public Charter Schools
15,949
Private Schools
26,457
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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2023
Joining the Folsom Prep family has been an incredible experience for not only our daughter but our whole family. On a daily basis she says school is the best part of her day!
Our daughter just... More
Review for
Folsom Preparatory School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2023
My kid got jumped and nearly killed in the restrooms, due to the color of his skin, teachers did nothing, never supporting this school again
Review for
Mccabe Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2023
Class sizes make it very hard for kids to learn. 27-1 ratio is not ok for how high the tuition is. My step son struggled to finish 8th grade here. I am terrified he is not ready for high school.
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Foothill Christian