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
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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
Moving to Fallbrook was one of our best decisions ever. We decided to put our two daughters in Live Oak Elementary School and I can’t explain how please I am with the community, the school, the staff,... More
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Live Oak Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
My son went to preschool at St. Joseph school in Pinole and we had a great experience with both the school and the preschool teachers. The preschool is taught by Mrs. Garcia together with Ms. Sayuri,... More
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St. Joseph Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
We have been happy with the experience we have had so far at St. Josephs. They really do focus on a whole child educational approach. Not only are the academics more rigorous than our previous public... More
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St. Joseph Elementary School