11,520
Preschools
13,686
Elementary Schools
8,134
Middle Schools
6,086
High Schools
9,465
Public District Schools
1,448
Public Charter Schools
15,742
Private Schools
26,660
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 ӣƵ ratings.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in California
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Los Angeles Unified School District
427,795 students | LOS ANGELES, CA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 1020 schools -
San Diego Unified School District
93,893 students | SAN DIEGO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 229 schools -
Fresno Unified School District
69,668 students | FRESNO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 108 schools -
Long Beach Unified School District
65,554 students | LONG BEACH, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 87 schools -
Elk Grove Unified School District
62,061 students | ELK GROVE, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 70 schools
Reviews From Schools in California
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Parent / Guardian
March 25, 2025
School is teaching gender studies without parents knowledge. Telling children it’s ok to be a boy or a girl even to be neither. I want my kid to learn about math science English not about sexuality.... More
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Hubbard Street Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 25, 2025
I can't say enough good things about Garden Village. This school truly stands out for the strong leadership of its principal Mrs. Haley, who genuinely cares about both students and parents. The... More
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Garden Village Elementary School
Current student
March 25, 2025
I'm going to be a senior next grade year, my overall 3 years of attending this school have been horrible. One thing about this school is I cant use the bathroom without having 10 - 20 "students"... More
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Rancho Buena Vista High School