11,518
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,925
Middle Schools
5,904
High Schools
9,192
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,870
Private Schools
26,434
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 | 223 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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
April 19, 2024
Please if possible keep your child away from this school. They influence children to leave their home. The social worker Bridget doesn’t know what she’s doing. If there is a troubled child she makes... More
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Everett Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 19, 2024
I transferred my son to De La Salle halfway through his freshman year after a difficult start at his public high school, and it is one of the best parenting decisions my husband and I have made to... More
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De La Salle High School Of Concord
Parent / Guardian
April 19, 2024
As a parent who's children were formerly enrolled at Sycamore, I absolutely do NOT recommend Sycamore Academy. The curriculum is horrendous. There was only 1 text book for both of my children... More