For the 2026 school year, there are 2055 top school districts in California, serving 5,826,973 students.
The most diverse district is The Academy Of Alameda School District, with a diversity score of 0.81.
The largest school district is Los Angeles Unified School District, serving 418,497 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is California School Of The Arts - San Gabriel Valley School District, with 99% graduation rate.
Top California School Districts (2026)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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