11,537
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,928
Middle Schools
5,903
High Schools
9,193
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,871
Private Schools
26,436
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
June 01, 2024
My child went to Toyon from kinder to fifth grade. Good programs like Leader In Me, coding, reading, folklorico and onsite YMCA for after school care. The teachers come and go but generally engaging... More
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Toyon Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
June 01, 2024
The French program was good. Other than that, my daughter had drama and i was very disappointed with the teacher. There didn't seem to be a lot of support by way of tutoring and although I reached... More
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Herbert Slater Middle School
Parent / Guardian
June 01, 2024
They have way too many rules. You can’t do anything anywhere. Very unreasonable rules. 95% of them don’t make the slightest bit of sense. There are a handful of fantastic teachers though like Mrs.... More
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Crocker/Riverside Elementary School