11,509
Preschools
13,650
Elementary Schools
8,118
Middle Schools
6,085
High Schools
9,451
Public District Schools
1,441
Public Charter Schools
15,718
Private Schools
26,617
Total Schools
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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 | 1012 schools -
San Diego Unified School District
93,893 students | SAN DIEGO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 226 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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 30, 2025
I’ve had the privilege of being connected to Pilgrim School as both a former teacher and now a Board member. What continues to impress me is the dedication of the faculty and staff to truly knowing... More
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Pilgrim School
Parent / Guardian
July 30, 2025
Definitely not the worst school. However the worst school my child ever attended. She was being bullied and the staff refused to do anything about it. We were told that there is nothing that could do... More
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Yucca Mesa Elementary School
Teacher
July 30, 2025
THIS SCHOOL IS BAD ITS A LOW IMCOME SCHOOL MEANING FOR POOR AND LOT OF UNSAFE STUDENTS.
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Yuba City High School