11,537
Preschools
13,511
Elementary Schools
7,925
Middle Schools
5,901
High Schools
9,193
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,869
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
Are the schools in California offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
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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Parent / Guardian
June 15, 2024
Two of my kids were in the IB program...which is a great program w a guarantee of bright futures scholarships. My daughter earned a full scholarship to Columbia Univ. & was a semi-finalist for a Gates... More
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Harbor High School
Parent / Guardian
June 15, 2024
Great high school right next to Stanford University. Wonder and balanced academic environment
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Palo Alto High School
Parent / Guardian
June 15, 2024
Tahoe Expedition Academy is an outstanding college prep school and K-12 independent school in Truckee Tahoe. It is an expeditionary learning school that breaks free of the four walls of a classroom... More
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Tahoe Expedition Academy