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?
Parent / Guardian
May 20, 2024
We have a first grader at SDJA and have been there since Kinder. It's almost the end of the year and I feel like I can write a good review after two years of being here. My daughter comes home daily... More
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San Diego Jewish Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 20, 2024
This school has great teachers but Unfortunately the way the school is conducted is not great.
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Earl E. Edmondson Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 20, 2024
Great school. Teachers are very interactive with the parents. Keep the parents informed about every single day and my kid really enjoys going to school every day.
Overall I would suggest this school... More
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Abram Agnew Elementary