11,537
Preschools
13,511
Elementary Schools
7,925
Middle Schools
5,901
High Schools
9,193
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,869
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
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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 17, 2024
This was our first year as part of the Chronos community (our 10 year old just finished his 4th grade year there) and what a difference a year can make! A year ago at this time we were looking at a... More
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Chronos Academy
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2024
In our experience with the second grade teacher, we were met with a person who came off as being cold, controlling, defensive, condescending, and just down right, a bully. When questioning her, she... More
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2024
To say this school has been a complete disappointed is an understatement. While there has not been a pastor at this school/church for over a year, it is unclear weather or not that is something that... More