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

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Reviews From Schools in California

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Parent / Guardian
May 31, 2024
This school has a new principal who joined after school reoped after Covid. She is wonderful but the teachers have no interest in students and their growth. My child's teacher in 2nd and 3rd grade... More
Parent / Guardian
May 31, 2024
Jefferson Elementary is a wonderfully diverse and culturally accepting school, it's the schools views on students with disabilities and neurodiversity that is severely lacking. Their idea of placement... More
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 31, 2024
Ok, first of all.. the teaching is good. Its ok. Pretty decent. The school campus is nice. But theres some things about the school. 1. Bullying. There are so many bullies at this school and so much... More