11,518
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,925
Middle Schools
5,904
High Schools
9,192
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,870
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 | 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
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Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2024
ML has been great for my family. I have a 1st and 3rd grader there. ML is a fantastic place to learn because of its rich diversity. Being surrounded by classmates from different backgrounds exposes... More
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Monta Loma Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2024
This school is quite awful. The curriculum is old, boring, rigid, and out of touch. Discipline is extreme in some ways and lacking in other ways like when actually needed (bullying). Most teachers are... More
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Carden Conejo School
Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2024
My daughter gets wonderful support at this school. The teachers have done a terrific job with her IEP and helped to gradually reduce her services.
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Northmont Elementary School