11,518
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,925
Middle Schools
5,904
High Schools
9,192
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,870
Private Schools
26,434
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 | 223 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
April 27, 2024
Love the new principal. Has really shaped up the school. Great programs and offers lots of advanced placement classes. Based on the acceptances to top schools and I think the changes are in the right... More
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West Covina High School
Parent / Guardian
April 27, 2024
The “Green Machine” slogan for this school is a gimmick. It is not a “premier” school as it claims. It keeps the doors open only by allowing whomever wants to go here in. There are accountability... More
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Monterey High School
Parent / Guardian
April 27, 2024
I have 2 kids at Marshall who have been there since kindergarten. Teachers and staff are super committed and very responsive. We have an amazing after school option Mission Graduates that is high... More
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Marshall Elementary School