11,536
Preschools
13,509
Elementary Schools
7,923
Middle Schools
5,906
High Schools
9,196
Public District Schools
1,373
Public Charter Schools
15,866
Private Schools
26,435
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
460,633 students | LOS ANGELES, CA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 986 schools -
San Diego Unified School District
97,968 students | SAN DIEGO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 222 schools -
Fresno Unified School District
70,088 students | FRESNO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 104 schools -
Long Beach Unified School District
69,413 students | LONG BEACH, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 87 schools -
Elk Grove Unified School District
63,157 students | ELK GROVE, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 68 schools
Reviews From Schools in California
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Current student
July 26, 2024
This school is goated. Please go here. Best school I’ve ever been to. Ms. mora is the goat.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2024
We have 3 kids that go there and could not be happier!!! The staff and teachers have been incredible, and always putting the kids first. In a time where there is a lot of uncertainty they have done an... More
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Castaic Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2024
ASB teacher is very rude called a group of parents Karens. ASB will host school dances and at the last minute say the door closes at a certain time and will not give the kids a refund. They sent out... More
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Norton Science And Language Academy