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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Teacher
April 26, 2024
my son is sped but this school teachers and staff make fun of him I don't recomend and to many wana be stem stuff
Review for
Will C. Wood Middle School
Current student
April 26, 2024
I am a current student at this school and I cant stress how bad this school is. you will never learn anything. My teacher recently got fired and i had a b+. forced another teacher on us and my grade... More
Review for
Tracy High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 26, 2024
My daughter went to Cinnabar for 7th and 8th grade, and it showed in high school. She is socially and academically behind in compared to students from other junior high schools. Cinnabar does not do a... More
Review for
Cinnabar Charter School