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
Are the schools in California offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 28, 2024
My experience at St. Rita was absolutely horrific. There is a huge bully problem there and the teachers do nothing to intervene. The faculty also doesn’t have a clue when it comes to working with... More
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St. Rita Catholic School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 28, 2024
It gave me emotional trauma and there have been multiple vandalism incidents.
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McKinley Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
The scholars are disrespectful as well as some staff they have nothing but gang up bullying and as far as staff they never contact parents when incidents happen right away they wait until they... More
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Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School