Top Rated Schools in This State

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.
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Reviews From Schools in California

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Parent / Guardian
May 06, 2024
This school has some good resource teachers and long standing teachers. However when it comes to teaching acceptance and understanding for one another, this school misses the mark. They are very... More
Review for Mary E. Silveira Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 06, 2024
This school is probably one of the worst schools you could go to. It may not seem like it from the outside, and all the reviews are good, but the amount of kids that do drugs here is insane. I was... More
Review for University Preparatory Academy Charter
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 06, 2024
This school thrives on nepotism. If you aren't related to the staff or the administration it will be very hard to do well at this school. As a 2020 alum my experience with this school is that although... More
Review for Pacific Grove High School