11,518
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,926
Middle Schools
5,903
High Schools
9,191
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,871
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 | 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
May 14, 2024
My experience at Desert Mirage High School has been wonderful. I am in an organization known as AVID and through here I have met so many incredible people. I have gained lifelong friends that help and... More
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Desert Mirage High School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2024
This is a great school. I have one child with mild autism and they have been doing great here for years - along with my other child on the normal spectrum. This school is a hidden gem - I believe it... More
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Shasta Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2024
really amzazng school and good football field and baseball field
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Trabuco Hills High School