11,518
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,928
Middle Schools
5,902
High Schools
9,191
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,872
Private Schools
26,435
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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Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
Hicks Canyon has the potential to be a great school if you are gifted academically. However, if you are a parent of an above average, average, to special education student then I suggest you look... More
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Hicks Canyon Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
My child is doing well academically but feeling beat down emotionally. The teacher you are assigned to will make or break your child’s experience for that grade year. There are a handful of teachers... More
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Oak Ridge Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
I have 2 children enrolled at Joseph Sims. 1 in Kindergarten and the other is in 4th grade. My children are happy and absolutely love their teachers. My eldest child receives support through the... More
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Joseph Sims Elementary School