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 28, 2024
Great School in terms of academic rigor and the little-fun things that the school and the PTA arranges through out the year ! All in all, a great exposure and overall development for the student.... More
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University High School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
Our son attended the preschool at the Children's School. We couldn't be happier with his amazing teachers and the school in general. If we had only been here, we would have thought it easy to keep... More
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The Children's School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
Most of the reviews I read for this school are quite old. Recently they have had a ton of teacher turnover and my child always had stories to tell about the teachers yelling, being mean to the... More
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Laguna Niguel Montessori Center