11,351
Preschools
13,366
Elementary Schools
7,752
Middle Schools
5,799
High Schools
9,180
Public District Schools
1,333
Public Charter Schools
15,627
Private Schools
26,140
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
605,310 students | LOS ANGELES, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 791 schools -
San Diego Unified School District
123,795 students | SAN DIEGO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 221 schools -
Fresno Unified School District
73,223 students | FRESNO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 98 schools -
Long Beach Unified School District
72,997 students | LONG BEACH, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 85 schools -
Elk Grove Unified School District
63,705 students | ELK GROVE, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 66 schools
Reviews From Schools in California
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Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
I couldn’t be more satisfied with the education this school has provided my children
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H. W. Harkness Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
looks more like a childcare than a real school. no system or educational platform!
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Growth Public
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 29, 2022
This school hired many top notch talents over the course of the last 3-4 years, but they were not able to create and maintain a safe and professional space to keep those teachers. They brought in many... More
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Growth Public