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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Current student
May 19, 2024
I go to Andrew Carnegie middle school and it is a good school.
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Andrew Carnegie Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 19, 2024
Beware of admissions and school communication!
We recently moved to the area, and were excited to discover this GCA school with much of the same curriculum we’ve used homeschooling our children. Our... More
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Grace Classical Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 19, 2024
Both my children graduated from Lynbrook high.
Both got stellar education and got admitted in very good colleges. They had very different experiences thought. Older child had tight circle of few... More
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Lynbrook High School