11,520
Preschools
13,684
Elementary Schools
8,134
Middle Schools
6,086
High Schools
9,463
Public District Schools
1,448
Public Charter Schools
15,742
Private Schools
26,658
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
April 29, 2025
My child is never exited about anything he is learning and little to no teachers are worried about how he is on a daily basis. Overall I feel as if this school does not really know what they are... More
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Intensive Learning Center
Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2025
Name gursiratkaur class 5 room no 3
She heart her mom and always di bad behavior with all
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Temperance-Kutner Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 29, 2025
My two kids attended St. Finn Barr School and we had a positive overall experience. We had met amazing families that we still call friends to this day. This is a very special school made up of... More
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St. Finn Barr