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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 21, 2024
they treat special needs students poorly and a lot of the teachers were great but a hand full are just childish malicious and petty the principals behavior disguised me and a couple teachers were kind... More
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J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 21, 2024
I have been extremely fortunate to have been a part of this community for the last 10 years. This school has TK-8 grade and has a very strong academic curriculum. The school is a catholic school and... More
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Christ The King Elementary School
Current student
May 21, 2024
I like this high school because it more better then other high schools I seen and it the biggest school I ever seen and I do not like when the student were fighting like in some day and I wish they... More
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Edward R. Roybal Learning Center