11,518
Preschools
13,516
Elementary Schools
7,929
Middle Schools
5,910
High Schools
9,194
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,873
Private Schools
26,439
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
March 28, 2024
Was a bit skeptical about sending my child to the PL cluster for Middle School. (Current 5th Grader.)
I have been amazed how well my child has done. The changes in leadership were a bit scary at... More
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Dana
Parent / Guardian
March 28, 2024
We’ve been really happy with the Spanish Immersion Program at Flynn. My kid started knowing absolutely no Spanish, and it’s amazing to see how much they’ve picked up, all while keeping up with English... More
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Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 28, 2024
My daughter went to this school and after two months, she got stabbed. I would recommend for this reason. It teaches them discipline that they otherwise wouldn’t learn but need.
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Edison High School