11,518
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,926
Middle Schools
5,903
High Schools
9,191
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,871
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
Are the schools in California offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
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 10, 2024
Culverdale goes above and beyond to support all students. My son has an IEP and is in a special education class, and the Gen Ed teachers have always been SO inclusive and so incredibly welcoming. The... More
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Culverdale Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 10, 2024
My 3 kids have attended Culverdale.. It's the best school for both students and parents as they adjust to America from a faraway country. Parents from the same country as me are full of compliments... More
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Culverdale Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 10, 2024
Loma Vista is a wonderful Dual Language Immeraion program. We are an English speaking household and my children started understanding Spanish in TK and speaking it in Kindergarten.
The teachers and... More
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Loma Vista Immersion Academy