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Explore the largest school districts serving your area based on student enrollment using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Los Angeles Unified School District

    • School District
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • 1,311

    Senior: The thing I like most about the Los Angeles School District, is that in areas where parents and students are struggling financially, the district offers them with relief such as reduced lunch for students, after school activities or clubs, as well as providing medical examinations in schools and referring students to health facilities. The school district also does a great job in facilitating and arranging a student's transportational needs based off of their financial status and need for transportational resources. Furthermore, LAUSD is exceptional when it comes to diversity. Not only the staff, but the students encounter a diverse environment, which teaches them how to be sympathetic and respectful to individuals unlike themselves. Ultimately, the district really goes over and beyond to maintain the diversity in schools and to ensure the safety and freedom of every single individual, without regarding their financial status, race, or personal preferences.
    Read 1,311 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,021 Total Schools
    • 639,337 Students
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  2. Chicago Public Schools

    • School District
    • Chicago, IL
    • 228

    Alum: Chicago Public Schools is home to one of the largest education school districts in the United States. Every year CPS' numbers are increasing with graduation rate, we always hear stories about young men and women who grew up in CPS Elementary and High Schools doing great things in College! Outside of the politics of the government, CPS has always been a home to thousands of children and their families.
    Read 228 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 595 Total Schools
    • 387,311 Students
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  3. Puerto Rico Department of Education

    • School District
    • Hato Rey, PR
    • 33

    Alum: It was very great, I studied in Mont clair private school in Puerto Rico. I really learned a lot, it was a pilar for high school. The teachers where great very understanding and I had a lot of great friends. The safety issues where always worked with and the principal was an excelent person. I really recoment this school for kids from 5 to 18 years.
    Read 33 Reviews

    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,463 Total Schools
    • 366,746 Students
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    Charlottesville Catholic School

    • Private School
    • Charlottesville, VA
    • PK, K-8
    • 7

    Parent: Our family LOVES CCS! Our two boys went through CCS and are much better young men and students as a result. The overall environment at the Catholic School is exceptional. Academically, the students are encouraged, supported, and pushed to do their very best in the classroom. The teachers do an amazing job of reaching each student individually which translates into a trusting, caring, and successful school experience for the student, the parent(s), and also the teacher. In and out of the classroom the teachers and staff also do an extraordinary job of instilling discipline, self-respect and respect for others, thoughtfulness, and a sense of community and personal responsibility. Our boys continue to excel each and every year both as students and as young men in our community and I believe those valuable traits are a direct result of the foundation, mentorship, and guidance that they received as students at the Charlottesville Catholic School.
    Read 7 Reviews

    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 337 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Miami-Dade County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Miami, FL
    • 1,041

    Senior: improves other schools and cultural organizations it's connected with. A good school is always on and never closed. ... A good school values its teachers and administrators and parents as agents of student success. A good school favors personalized learning over differentiated learning.Friends. I can’t think of anything more luxurious than spending every day with my friends. When you leave school, meeting up with even one friend can take a lot of organising.
    Free knowledge. My school was free: it cost me and my parents £0. £0 for English, maths, geography, history, art, and lots of other subjects. What a bargain! Learning can be really expensive when you leave school - especially in the US, where university has now become almost as expensive as buying a little house.
    Read 1,041 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 535 Total Schools
    • 357,579 Students
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  6. Clark County School District

    • School District
    • Las Vegas, NV
    • 853

    Senior: I started off in a small school in a small town. Bullying was prevalent at my school, but I was advanced in grades for my age so that could have been a contributing factor. However, the school district was very helpful in allowing me to take advanced classes at a high school level during middle school, so that part of my experience was great! Once I got a zone variance to a larger school, my experiences with other students were much better.
    Read 853 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 376 Total Schools
    • 325,331 Students
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  7. Broward County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • 731

    Niche User: My experience with Broward county schools have been great. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience at any other school. I graduated high school from one of the best schools in the country, Cypress Bay High School. They have so many opportunities for every student. It is a very populated school but everyone fits right in! The staff is amazing and they are there to really help you out and not just get a paycheck. Im so blessed I got to attend the schools that i did.
    Read 731 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 368 Total Schools
    • 269,098 Students
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  10. Houston Independent School District

    • School District
    • Houston, TX
    • 702

    Senior: Throughout my time as a student in HISD, I've felt that I've been well prepared for college. The schools that I've attended have been nice, well taken care of, and well staffed. I absolutely love my teachers, and I think that most schools are ethnically and culturally diverse. For such a large district, we have a wide variety of great schools and sports. It's hard to rate parent involvement over the whole district, but from my experience, most parents have been generally active and supportive. I think that the district handles itself well. While I think that some programs deserve more funding, I believe that Houston has a great school system, and you wouldn't be placing your child at a disadvantage by sending them to a Houston school.

    Attending all HISD schools has prepared me to attend an Ivy League in the coming fall!
    Read 702 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 287 Total Schools
    • 215,627 Students
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  11. Hillsborough County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Tampa, FL
    • 559

    Senior: My overall experience with Hillsborough County Public Schools has been very good. However, it wasn’t until I joined Florida Virtual School (FLVS) that I began to thrive!
    Read 559 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 315 Total Schools
    • 211,923 Students
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  12. Orange County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Orlando, FL
    • 403

    Parent: I love orange schools! My 4 children started out in private schools and we moved them to Orange schools at their request. We’ve experienced the elementary, middle, and high school, and it has been wonderful for them. The teachers are inspiring, and there is plenty of opportunity to develop their individual talents. They are excited about assigned projects that are meaningful and give them hands on experiences that elevate their learning to more than what can be accomplished in the classroom. Teachers and administrators at Orange schools are also very involved in school functions. It’s very nice to see them not only during school hours, but performances and sports events. Even the staff at Orange schools are kind and helpful. I feel that they look out for all the children that attend Orange schools. We are very happy with the Orange schools.
    Read 403 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 264 Total Schools
    • 196,951 Students
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  14. Palm Beach County School District

    • School District
    • West Palm Beach, FL
    • 509

    Alum: I have attended PBC from the ages of 6 to 17 PBC is a great place for children/students to get the education that they need to succeed in adulthood. High school to middle schools offer many programs to prepare students! PBC schools offer programs in mechanical engineering, culinary arts, medical, criminal justuce, cosmetology, JORTC, early childhood education and more. What's better than schools that prepare your child to enter the work force before or after highschool [some even offer internships]! Being a student of PBC enabled me to particpate in dual programs in high School all 4 years which gave me multiple certifications, and a great job opportunity and multiple scholarships. The ocmpetitiveness of my PBC shcool also prepared me well for the high academic standards of college. Speaking for every student and parent in PBC the change I believe PBC schools does need to improve in implicating greater saftey and security measures.
    Read 509 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 282 Total Schools
    • 189,322 Students
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  15. Fairfax County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Falls Church, VA
    • 352

    Sophomore: Coming from a private school, on the alternate side of the globe, Fairfax County Public Schools was the first and only public school I have attended. I think it a great school district with an excellent education system with teachers and staff that are available to ensure you understand the content being thought in class. There is also a good balance between academics and involvement in the activities you enjoy, with a wide variety of sports and clubs offered throughout the schools in fcps. With that being said, I have no complaints regarding fcps and I’m glad I’m part of such a great school district!
    Read 352 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 222 Total Schools
    • 185,828 Students
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  16. Hawaii Department of Education

    • School District
    • Honolulu, HI
    • 32

    Freshman: System level of education within the schools that are controlled by the Hawaii Department of Education is overall a well-performing school system. Within the schools would have most certainly noticeable and numerous amount of diversity within the students attending the schools. Of course, each student's unique aspects and culture is accepted and welcomed by this department. From my personal experience, the teachers and staff members are supportive through struggles that students might be fighting against. When I would ask for advice on improving quality of work, the teachers that I've discussed with were always willing to assist in matters such as this. A specific case of assistance from one of my teachers can be considered kind; my Language Arts teacher would check up on my current emotion to make sure that I'm okay. The welcoming of diversity, lovely teachers are experienced within William McKinley High school which is administered by the Hawaii Department of Education.
    Read 32 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 292 Total Schools
    • 181,589 Students
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  19. Gwinnett County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Lawrenceville, GA
    • 391

    Alum: Gwinnett County schools was great! It was very challenging at times with the standardized tests. However, there were tons of clubs, sports, and opportunities. I was involved with FBLA(Future Business Leaders of America) Key Club, and Art Club.
    Read 391 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 136 Total Schools
    • 176,052 Students
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  20. Dallas Independent School District

    • School District
    • Dallas, TX
    • 548

    Senior: The Dallas Independent School district is overall a great district. I've attended the district for my whole life ever since I started attending school. The teachers and staff are great, they are able to teach the material effectively in a fast and efficient way. The are tons of clubs and activities in the schools including sports. The teachers are able to have resources for struggling students by providing extra tutoring hours, review worksheets, and letting the students correct their work. The parents are given various opportunities to be inolved, by providing meeting and parent teacher conferences. The staff and faculty provide extraordinary safety for the school and students.
    Read 548 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 244 Total Schools
    • 158,604 Students
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  21. Wake County Schools

    • School District
    • Cary, NC
    • 298

    Senior: I like the fact that it was much better than schools overseas. Wake county schools have dedicated teachers that are nice and willing to help. In my previous school teachers hit students and not as many were dedicated to helping and working with students. Wake county schools also has more tech advancements than the other schools I've been to overseas. The other schools I've been to barely have any computers, air conditioning, or sanitation. Wake county schools are great places to learn. The best of all is that it's free to attend!
    Read 298 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 181 Total Schools
    • 157,761 Students
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  22. Montgomery County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Rockville, MD
    • 336

    Parent: The supports for students with disabilities are excellent! Overall, the academics are also fantastic. There are a few teachers here and there who are not great but generally speaking the teachers are top-notch. The focus on sports and popularity is overdone, in my opinion. It would be great if academic achievement was celebrated as much as cheerleading and sports achievement.
    Read 336 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 207 Total Schools
    • 156,380 Students
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  23. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    • School District
    • Charlotte, NC
    • 311

    Senior: Every teacher I have had while attending public schools in this district have been very nice, caring, and involved in each students education. Not only the teachers, but the school staff on these campuses in which they are also very caring towards student success and their future. Tutoring is offered weekly and other various programs to help students who need it so they can excel in classes they are having difficulty in. Overall, I have enjoyed attending school in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district!
    Read 311 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 170 Total Schools
    • 146,211 Students
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  26. Philadelphia City School District

    • School District
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • 489

    Alum: I loved the Challange whil I was in school the different activities we engaged in daily! In a perfect world I would have succeeded, unfortunately I developed a brain tumor had surgery and my high school dreams of college and dream career went down hill! I just wished the support could have been stronger from my teachers and administrators while I was experiencing my adverse situations! I experienced unstable housing, and could not always complete my homework. I still graduated yet somewhat behind all of my class mates! I think School District of Philadelphia need to better support students outside of the academic community and also in the social life.
    Read 489 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 218 Total Schools
    • 134,044 Students
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  27. San Diego Unified School District

    • School District
    • San Diego, CA
    • 556

    Alum: I attended schools in SDUSD from K-12, and can say with sincerity that they care about their students, as well as their success in academia and in life. Integrity, Honesty, and Courage. Three values regarded extremely highly by the district, instilled in students through encouraging involvement in extracurricular activities, hosting spirited and lively campus events, challenging its students to be their best. They do a great job of preparing their students for their long journey ahead called life!
    Read 556 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 229 Total Schools
    • 129,380 Students
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  28. Duval County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 280

    Senior: Duval County Public Schools is a great district! I've been in Duval my entire life and the quality of involvement and education is phenomenal. Duval has meetings that allow students to go and speak about what they would like to change, I've attended a few meetings and it is great! Duval should keep this up and I'd love to see them take action based on the feedback from the kids.
    Read 280 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 218 Total Schools
    • 129,192 Students
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  29. Prince George's County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Upper Marlboro, MD
    • 330

    Junior: Prince George’s community college is a pretty great college. I was able to get a scholarship that cut my tuition in half when I registered as a high school. The classes are awesome most of the time and the professors are pretty cool. I don’t feel overloaded with my work and I have a wonderful counselor who’s there to help me when I’m stuck with choosing classes. I’m also a part of the OSSA group, which has really influenced me to get involved with college programs!
    Read 330 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 214 Total Schools
    • 128,936 Students
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  30. Shelby County Schools

    • School District
    • Memphis, TN
    • 204

    Senior: I am honored to have switched over from Memphis City Schools to Shelby County Schools while still in school. This is my last year in high school and I assure you that I am ready for college. The policies of SCS (Shelby County Schools) are helping kids advance. With the world having new technologies , Shelby County Schools are allowing their students to get more involved and keeps them up on the latest technology. This being a public school district, its a very good one! I would take this over a private school any day.
    Read 204 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 234 Total Schools
    • 114,487 Students
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  32. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

    • School District
    • Houston, TX
    • 316

    Sophomore: I absolutely love Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District! I have been in this district since I was in kindergarten I am a sophmofs at Bridgland High School. The exposure and experience from living within this community is honestly incomparable. The district is continuously evolving to a better community, it strives to meet the needs of parents and students, also teachers and by far some of the best. CFISD ensures that you're ready for the next level and they're willing to anything it takes to get you there. The schools are well developed with exclusive technology, staff is brilliant , and students are welcoming. Also the sports are something that can't be missed with great stadiums and players. I love CFISD.
    Read 316 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 87 Total Schools
    • 113,936 Students
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  33. Cobb County Schools

    • School District
    • Marietta, GA
    • 288

    Freshman: I believe Cobb County is very peaceful. I rarely speak nor hear anyone speak negatively about Cobb County. Since elementary school my experience with Cobb County schools has opened the door for so many great opportunities. Teachers and administration are always there to help. The Cobb County board of education in general help to create an outstanding path for the leaders of tomorrow. In my high school there is something for everyone. Based on your interest you are given the opportunity to choose from a variety of clubs and organizations. Not only are there clubs to choose from but they have something for the athletes as well. There are many different sports to choose from such as soccer, basketball, swimming, dance, lacrosse, and many more. McEachern High School's open campus is very diverse. It is crazy how many different types of people and personalities you can run into. Cobb County is my home. I feel protected here because there is always someone or something to help!
    Read 288 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 111 Total Schools
    • 112,708 Students
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  34. Baltimore County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Towson, MD
    • 177

    Alum: Baltimore County Public Schools does an amazing job with creating substantial relationships between students, parents, teachers and faculty! I also very much appreciated the college preparation that they offered in high school.
    Read 177 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 174 Total Schools
    • 111,138 Students
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    New Hope Academy

    • Private School
    • Landover Hills, MD
    • PK, K-12
    • 45

    Parent: This small school nestled in a quiet neighborhood brings hope to children and parents in regards to education. Seasoned teachers and administrators put the children first and have created a safe and loving atmosphere for learning. With small class sizes and dedicated teachers, I've found this school to be just what my children needed as they grow in their formative years!
    Read 45 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 194 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Norfolk Academy

    • Private School
    • Norfolk, VA
    • 1-12
    • 130

    Parent: Norfolk Academy provided an extraordinary educational journey for my two children, fueling their curiosity and inspiring them to explore new avenues that they might not have discovered without the incredible teachers and coaches at this school. My oldest child, who came in sixth grade, now studies engineering at an Ivy League university; he particularly loved the robotics team, as well as soccer, swimming, and crew teams. My youngest child, who is a senior at NA, came in first grade, and she has developed a passion for medicine and health, largely through the school's Global Health Fellows program and the Medical Scholars program.
    Read 130 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,203 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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