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 03, 2024
I have two students at this school and I volunteer with various aspects of the school to do what I can. The teachers are all wonderful, hard working, and engaged, however, the main problem with this... More
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Esencia Middle
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 03, 2024
As a retired teacher, and now a current substitute for the district. Dailey Charter school has a positive learning environment for the young creative minded students. The learning environment promotes... More
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Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 03, 2024
My kids had a rough time at school. The community there just didn't feel right; there were cliques and bullying, and it seemed like nobody really cared about each other. Inside the classroom, things... More
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Atascadero High School