The public school in California has approximately average 588 students (2023-24).
The public schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public school in California (by enrollment) is City Of Angels with 14,966 students.
# Students Range: 3,340
14,966
Avg. # Students: 4,502
Largest California Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
City Of Angels
Alternative School
Math: 8% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 14,966
Grades: K-12
221 S. E.man Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 415-8350
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 415-8350
Rank: #22.
Visions In Education
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 6,697
Grades: K-12
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Rank: #33.
Blue Ridge Academy
Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 6,547
Grades: K-12
955 Stanislaus St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(661) 412-9363
San Dimas, CA 91773
(661) 412-9363
Rank: #44.
River Springs Charter
Charter School
Students: 6,444
Grades: K-12
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Rank: #55.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 6,152
Grades: K-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #66.
Granada Hills Charter
Charter School
Students: 5,675
Grades: K-12
10535 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361
Rank: #77.
California Connections Southern California
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 4,868
Grades: K-12
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Rank: #88.
J. E. Young Academic Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 4,735
Grades: K-12
822 N. Abby St.
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-3190
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-3190
Rank: #99.
Students: 4,580
Grades: 9-12
7447 Scholar Way
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2100
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2100
Rank: #1010.
Pacific Coast Academy
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 4,492
Grades: K-12
13915 Danielson St. #103
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Rank: #1111.
Heartland Charter
Charter School
Math: 24% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 4,486
Grades: K-12
955 Stanislaus
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Rank: #1212.
Students: 4,314
Grades: 9-12
11040 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Rank: #1313.
Mission Vista Academy
Charter School
Math: 26% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 4,246
Grades: K-12
1440 Beaumont Ave, Ste. A2 #41
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 456-1981
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 456-1981
Rank: #1414.
Cabrillo Point Academy
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 4,149
Grades: K-12
13915 Danielson St. Ste 200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Rank: #1515.
Polytechnic High School
Math: 54% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 4,083
Grades: 9-12
1600 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-0581
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-0581
Rank: #1616.
Paramount High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 3,948
Grades: 9-12
14429 S. Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Rank: #1717.
Ilead Hybrid
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 3,827
Grades: K-12
3720 Sierra Hwy. Ste. A
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 755-6621
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 755-6621
Rank: #1818.
Highlands Community Charter
Charter School
Students: 3,751
Grades: 1-12
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Rank: #1919.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
Math: 35% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 3,719
Grades: K-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #2020.
Students: 3,665
Grades: 9-12
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Rank: #2121.
Wilson High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 3,661
Grades: 9-12
4400 E. Tenth St.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 433-0481
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 433-0481
Rank: #2222.
Etiwanda High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 3,660
Grades: 9-12
13500 Victoria St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2531
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2531
Rank: #2323.
Students: 3,637
Grades: 9-12
1750 Harbor St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Rank: #2424.
El Camino Real Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 51% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 3,624
Grades: 9-12
5440 Valley Cir. Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 595-7500
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 595-7500
Rank: #2525.
Sanger High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 3,579
Grades: 9-12
1045 Bethel Ave.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7121
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7121
Rank: #2626.
Students: 3,529
Grades: 9-12
1615 San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
Rank: #2727.
Students: 3,451
Grades: 9-12
8141 De Palma St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Rank: #2828.
James Logan High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 3,424
Grades: 9-12
1800 H St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2520
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2520
Rank: #2929.
Students: 3,423
Grades: 9-12
1220 Monterey St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Rank: #3030.
Students: 3,421
Grades: 9-12
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5600
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5600
Rank: #3131.
Rancho Cucamonga High School
Math: 58% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 3,398
Grades: 9-12
11801 Lark Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-1600
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-1600
Rank: #3232.
Students: 3,370
Grades: 9-12
8151 Village Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3300
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3300
Rank: #3333.
Chaffey High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 3,360
Grades: 9-12
1245 N. Euclid Ave.
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 988-5560
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 988-5560
Rank: #3434.
Millikan High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 3,343
Grades: 9-12
2800 Snowden Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 425-7441
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 425-7441
Rank: #3535.
Dougherty Valley High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Students: 3,340
Grades: 9-12
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public schools student size?
The California average public schools student size is 588 for 2023-24.
What are the public schools with the largest student size in California?
The best top ranked public schools in California include City Of Angels, Visions In Education and Blue Ridge Academy.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the largest student size in California?
The public high school with the largest student size in California is City Of Angels, with a value of 14,966. The public elementary school with the largest student size is City Of Angels, with a value of 14,966.
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