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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Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2024
Collet has been a great school for my kids to attend. The school is a safe environment and I feel my kids are well-taken care of. The teachers go abóveda and beyond to make sure that the students are... More
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Collett Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2024
My daughter is going into 1st grade and loves this school and her teacher. She testing into 2nd grade and enjoys the homework and learning to read. The environment feels safe and secure. The principle... More
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St. Mary Star Of The Sea Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2024
When my family enrolled at MVWS we need something better than where we were. We recognized that our 6 year old’s public school was not the place for her and needed to find a solution. Honestly I had... More
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Maple Village Waldorf School