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
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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 | 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
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Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2024
Love this school for its after school programs, mostly funded by PTA. Strong academics for an elementary school.
Kid will be challenged through spelling bee, debate club, math olympiad - MOEMS,... More
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Stone Ranch Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2024
I have two (2) children at this school two years apart and they have attended here for five years. We have experienced between the (2), the elementary school, the middle school, and presently the high... More
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Calvary Chapel Christian
Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2024
My daughter did two years of preschool and she loved it. The teachers were wonderful.
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Fairsite Pre-School