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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May 15, 2024
Worst principle ever, Richard Thomas thinks he's a parole officer and runs the school like a prison.
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New Horizons Charter Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
Sutro Elementary is a hidden gem of an elementary school with a wonderful, involved community who care about their children and the wider neighborhood. We have been impressed by the accessibility for... More
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Sutro Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
This school was the hidden gem people speak of, but the current principal scares teachers away, bullies families, and doesn't want families to engage. For the 2023-2024 school year a third of the... More
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Queen Anne Place Elementary School