Top Rated Schools in This State

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.
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Student Demographics

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Reviews From Schools in California

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Parent / Guardian
July 03, 2024
Great school! Staff is so welcoming and we love the small town community feel!
Review for Sutters Mill
Parent / Guardian
July 03, 2024
We’ve had a wonderful early childhood experience with Live Oak. We’ve gone through SweetPeas with two kids and we are now experiencing the preschool for over a year, continuing into our second year of... More
Review for Live Oak Waldorf School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 03, 2024
Academically rigorous but prepared me well for college. I joke that high school was more challenging than college in terms of academics and I went to Berkeley. The pressure is there but for those... More
Review for South High School