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
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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 26, 2024
The principal is horrible. She is a bully, demeaning, self-serving, petty, and belittling. She needs to be replaced. Until that happens, avoid this school. The school has experienced an extremely high... More
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St. Stephen School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 26, 2024
The kids here are terrible. There are fights every other day. When I was attending I was always physically sick. I seen kids get bullied, picked on, and jumped.
Just cus Lemay did a Tik tok dance... More
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Tenaya Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 26, 2024
This school has really gone down hill. Please stop filtering reviews to only raise the scores. If you let your child into this poorly governed school I feel bad for your child
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Buena High School