11,544
Preschools
13,755
Elementary Schools
8,172
Middle Schools
6,122
High Schools
9,465
Public District Schools
1,452
Public Charter Schools
15,824
Private Schools
26,745
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 | 1021 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
January 21, 2025
We have a first grader at Miraloma and she has been thriving at the school. She has made friends and really likes her teachers. The teacher tenure is pretty good at an average of over 15 years. The... More
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Miraloma Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
January 21, 2025
My son graduated from Goddard and I have two children there now. They really enjoy this school and love going to school. It's very diverse and has safe environment where they can make many friends... More
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Goddard Middle School
Parent / Guardian
January 21, 2025
All Glendora schools are amazing! Not just academically but socially. It's small and safe community and the staff and teachers really care about the students. I have a son in the high school and... More
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Glendora High School