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 18, 2024
McCoppin is small and mighty neighborhood school with an active and engaged parent community. Most of the students live within a few blocks of the school, which creates a really tight-knit and... More
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Mccoppin (Frank) Elementary School
Current student
May 18, 2024
As a student attending Guajome since 7th grade, I don't recommend going to Guajome. Alot of relentless bulling, i tried to tell the teachers and administration to handle it. But it doesn't really seem... More
Review for
Guajome Park Academy Charter
Parent / Guardian
May 18, 2024
This school was an amazing. Don’t let the old one star reviews full you. The principal and staff are great and the parent involvement is very high. It is a great place place to go to school. We sent... More
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Meadows Elementary School