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
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
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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?
Parent / Guardian
May 16, 2024
I cannot do this right now my son Anthony Jones said one of y'all teachers hit my son and y'all gave him an black eye also his father y'all gonna make me trip out so I'm suing yall for... More
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Hillside Christian Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 16, 2024
Orange used to be a top-notch school, however, after the change in leadership is has fallen downhill. The new fifth grade teacher has been atrocious (KM). She did not follow state standards, barely... More
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Orange Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 16, 2024
Bullying here is out of control. There have been kids assaulted on the play grounds and in bathrooms. The principal doesn’t call parents when their kids are physically assaulted. Parents have brought... More
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Hughson Elementary School