11,518
Preschools
13,517
Elementary Schools
7,930
Middle Schools
5,910
High Schools
9,194
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,874
Private Schools
26,440
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 19, 2024
Excellent experience as a parent with two in school. I’m not sure what the negative reviews stem from, but any school needs a parent to be engaged and supportive of all elements of the scholastic... More
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Cove
Parent / Guardian
March 19, 2024
My child attends this school and I’m trying to get them out, my child has ASD and a few more diagnosis, she’s extremely vulnerable and the students take advantage of that. She’s relentlessly bullied... More
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Witter Ranch Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 19, 2024
This is a very dangerous school to send your child to there is atleast 1 fight daily! If you care about safety do not send your child here
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Arizona Middle School