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
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
-
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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2024
My daughter transferred to Sankofa United from a private school in third grade. She is now in fifth grade. Sankofa has provided our family with a community where everyone feels included. The special... More
Review for
Sankofa United Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 29, 2024
One of the best years of my life took place at this school. Everyone was so genuinely nice and supportive. The faculty all truly cared about the students so the students were all humbled and friendly.... More
Review for
Somerset Continuation High School
Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2024
We removed our son from this school due to the poor performace we had with staff. Later we tried to place our other kids in this school but were not seeing them learn basic math or reading skills at a... More
Review for
Copperopolis Elementary School