11,518
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,926
Middle Schools
5,903
High Schools
9,191
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,871
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
May 14, 2024
Both of my kids attended Gladstone and they have had amazing experiences. The teachers are strong and work well together providing wonderful learning opportunities in all grade levels. This school has... More
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Gladstone Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2024
While well intentioned, the school is ill-equipped to support the diverse student body that it purports it is designed to support. The school was inconsistent and inconsiderate when supporting our... More
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School For Independent Learners
Teacher
May 14, 2024
I have been a teacher at Vaughn since 2008. After several years of teaching at Vaughn, I moved into the neighborhood so that my own children could also attend Vaughn. My son graduated from VISA in... More
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Vaughn Next Century Learning Center