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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
    • 1,432 reviews

    Niche User: I have been with LAUSD my whole life. I've went to an elementary, middle and high school and it was amazing. Sadly, I am with LACCD now and it is an epic journey. When I have kids one day, I would definitely put them in LAUSD schools like I did my whole 13 years (excluding pre-k). School lunches are great too if you can't afford to make some at home. I recommend going to these schools! :)
    Read 1,432 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,012 Total Schools
    • 633,621 Students
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  2. Chicago Public Schools

    • School District
    • Chicago, IL
    • 252 reviews

    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 252 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 585 Total Schools
    • 378,199 Students
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  3. Miami-Dade County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Miami, FL
    • 1,090 reviews

    Junior: An excellent school district, despite its large student population of 300,000+ students enrolled in the county's schools it has been an amazing experience. I myself have been enrolled in MDCPS my entire school career of 13 years (K-12) and I have nothing but good comments to say about all the schools I've been to. Teachers are the greatest, all school facilities were given renovations that will be completed by the year 2020/2021, and are capable of teaching all students in the district. I have nothing but love for MDCPS, and I hope many of you reading would someday enroll, or suggest our school district to someone you may know to check us out!
    Read 1,090 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 528 Total Schools
    • 357,249 Students
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  4. Puerto Rico Department of Education

    • School District
    • Hato Rey, PR
    • 36 reviews

    Middle School Student: It's very good for the little help we get, we manage. We try our best plus its not that easy to be the best student here because sense the teacher are pretty good at there job the students are very smart I'm a 4.0 gpa student and it's pretty hard to be the smartest person in the class room. The lunches are excellent compared to the ones in the U.S we get real food. Now my school specialized in sports and arts and I'm very happy that my school and my classmates could accomplish our school goals I'm soon to me in high school and I feel very well prepared. Next thing I'm going to talk about is that our culture and the way we manifest it is very unique for the simple reason that we have little concerts the the same students make off course with the permission of a music teacher there's dances with our type off music.
    Read 36 Reviews

    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,283 Total Schools
    • 352,058 Students
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  5. Clark County School District

    • School District
    • Las Vegas, NV
    • 959 reviews

    Senior: I have been apart of the Clark County School District since I was in kindergarten, and now I am a senior in high school; essentially my last year being apart of CCSD. Since grade school, I have always felt like I was getting a good education mostly attributed to the remarkable teachers and administration. In addition, I have seen the diversity within many schools in the district where minorities make-up a good percentage of the population; I myself am apart of that percentage. Of course depending on the school and level of education, there are a variety of sports, clubs, and activities offered where some can help out with college readiness. Overall, my experience throughout my thirteen years within the district has been exceptional.
    Read 959 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 364 Total Schools
    • 326,211 Students
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  6. Broward County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • 835 reviews

    Alum: My experience at my Broward County Public School: Pompano Beach High School was overall amazing! I feel completely ready for college because of the pace and rigor of the curriculum. The teachers did a phenomenal job at preparing us for college professors while still accounting for the fact we are teenagers. My teachers had great personalities that made students feel comfortable when expressing themselves. One issue I had was the racial tension at the school amongst students. We’ve had problems combatting the excessive use of racial slurs that make the minority students feel very unsafe while trying to pursue their high school education. It is very important that school is seen as a safe place to expand your mind and not a place you fear due to racial discrimination.
    Read 835 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 353 Total Schools
    • 271,852 Students
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  9. Houston Independent School District

    • School District
    • Houston, TX
    • 762 reviews

    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 762 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 287 Total Schools
    • 216,106 Students
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  10. Hillsborough County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Tampa, FL
    • 607 reviews

    Alum: My experience with Hillsborough County Schools was nothing short of excellent. The School I attended was Sickles high school. My school was a melting pot of diverse students, which was a fantastic environment to meet and make new friends. On top of that the sports teams at Sickles were very well coached making us one of the top ranked teams in football and even earned us a state championship in basketball. This brought the school spirit up and allowed students to attend school sporting events, which aided as social bonding experiences for the students. On top of all this and more importantly the academics provided by the school where very much on par with college level. This truly groomed my fellow classmates and I for success at the next level.
    Read 607 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 304 Total Schools
    • 214,386 Students
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  11. Orange County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Orlando, FL
    • 426 reviews

    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 426 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 257 Total Schools
    • 200,674 Students
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  12. Palm Beach County School District

    • School District
    • West Palm Beach, FL
    • 546 reviews

    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 546 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 277 Total Schools
    • 192,721 Students
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  13. Fairfax County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Falls Church, VA
    • 372 reviews

    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 372 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 222 Total Schools
    • 187,467 Students
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  14. Hawaii Department of Education

    • School District
    • Honolulu, HI
    • 39 reviews

    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 39 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 290 Total Schools
    • 181,122 Students
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  15. Gwinnett County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Lawrenceville, GA
    • 419 reviews

    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 419 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 137 Total Schools
    • 178,214 Students
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  16. Wake County Schools

    • School District
    • Cary, NC
    • 335 reviews

    Senior: Wake County Public School System is a great county that prepares students for college readiness, as well as our future career. Resources come at an abundance in Wake County Schools, providing a diverse amount of clubs that represent culture, nationality, personality, academics, and interest. My personal experience in this school system has been great as I feel more than prepared for college and its challenges. I feel that everyone has an opportunity to get the right exposure through their classes, as well as through clubs and community service. Being a county that is heavily involved in its community helps to encourage all students to develop a caring, loving, and giving traits to help those in and outside of the community.
    Read 335 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 177 Total Schools
    • 160,367 Students
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  17. Montgomery County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Rockville, MD
    • 359 reviews

    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 359 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 206 Total Schools
    • 159,010 Students
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  18. Dallas Independent School District

    • School District
    • Dallas, TX
    • 580 reviews

    Senior: I am enrolled in the IB program at Woodrow Wilson High School which provides students with a varied and challenging program. The teachers in the program are engaged and integrate each of their fields into the curriculum. The level of study can be challenging and of course if you choose, the intensity of work can be quite high.
    The student body at Woodrow Wilson is varied and interesting, from varied neighborhoods, backgrounds and income levels. This provides a great environment to learn, grow and build friendships and a variety of friends and acquaintances.
    Woodrow Wilson is a historic building and is well maintained, DISD is adding new classrooms, gym, art and music facilities in an attempt to keep up with the growing student body size.
    Read 580 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 240 Total Schools
    • 157,886 Students
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  19. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    • School District
    • Charlotte, NC
    • 329 reviews

    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 329 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 170 Total Schools
    • 147,337 Students
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  22. Philadelphia City School District

    • School District
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • 522 reviews

    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 522 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 217 Total Schools
    • 133,929 Students
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  23. Prince George's County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Upper Marlboro, MD
    • 360 reviews

    Senior: My experience in Prince Georges County Public Schools has been outstanding! Being at Fairmont Heights High School has exposed me to so much information to prepare me for the world after high school. I have had countless memories and experiences in PGCPS. All the sporting events and field trips made me feel part of another family. The people I've met have supported and pushed me to do better and reach my goals. One thing I would like to see change, however, is the school times. Sleep is a very important health factor. With numerous activities that students have or ones who work, School times should be adjusted for students to have enough time to wake up and start their day without rushing or feeling too exhausted to complete their assignments.
    Read 360 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 208 Total Schools
    • 130,814 Students
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  24. Duval County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 300 reviews

    Senior: Since moving from Miami, FL and the Dade County Public School District, I did not think I would like being in Jacksonville. My experience with Duval County Public School has been great. My school is safe and the district really works hard to make sure of that! I attend Samuel Wolfson High School for Advanced Studies and the highlight of my day is being with great friends and I am getting the best education!
    Read 300 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 209 Total Schools
    • 129,479 Students
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  25. San Diego Unified School District

    • School District
    • San Diego, CA
    • 575 reviews

    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 575 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 226 Total Schools
    • 128,040 Students
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  26. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

    • School District
    • Houston, TX
    • 342 reviews

    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 342 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 87 Total Schools
    • 114,868 Students
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  27. Cobb County Schools

    • School District
    • Marietta, GA
    • 316 reviews

    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 316 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 111 Total Schools
    • 113,151 Students
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  28. Baltimore County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Towson, MD
    • 187 reviews

    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 187 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 173 Total Schools
    • 112,139 Students
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  29. Shelby County Schools

    • School District
    • Memphis, TN
    • 215 reviews

    Alum: I admired how Shelby County Schools always stayed up to date with technology in the world and equipped students for their future professions. For example, SCS offered vocational classes for those aspiring to go to trade schools and become future cosmetologists. We also had a high rate of STEM students who competed on national levels. Additionally, our performing arts realm of students were phenomenal. They attended schools, such as Overton High School or Germantown High, who were deemed as schools of The Creative and Performing Arts. Ultimately, I enjoyed my time as a intern for C19 TV /88.5 FM this summer through the internship of Shelby County Schools. Many students throughout the district applied for the SCS internship and were partnered with organizations that were apart of their passion or either future major in college.
    #SCSis901
    Read 215 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 196 Total Schools
    • 111,403 Students
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    Learning Prep School

    • Private School
    • West Newton, MA
    • 2-12
    • 8 reviews

    Middle School Student: I have been at Learning Prep for 5 years now and honestly there is know other school that I think would accommodate my need.Also the small class sizes really helps with teachers helping you to achieve you IEP goals. I Totally recommend this school Please Please give it a try it is totally worth it.
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    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 194 Students
    • 2:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Bancroft School

    • Private School
    • Worcester, MA
    • PK, K-12
    • 53 reviews

    Parent: I could not be happier with our Bancroft experience! My children are academically-challenged and nurtured by teachers who truly care about each student. The school's approach to education is cutting-edge; my kids aren't just learning facts and skills, they're applying them to real-world projects all the time! Bancroft does a really good job teaching character and leadership, and I see the kindness and compassion my kids are learning at Bancroft transfer over to their time outside of school. And the specials classes can't be beat! My children have access to stellar art, drama, robotics, music, library, foreign language, and cultural opportunities. Thanks to Bancroft, my kids are hard-working, academically-advanced, kind, well-rounded, engaged with their community, and really, really excited to go to school each day!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 400 Students
    • 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Central Catholic High School

    • Private School
    • Lawrence, MA
    • 9-12
    • 278 reviews

    Junior: As I transfer student, I cannot say enough great things about Central. The students and faculty have been nothing but helpful in helping ,e to adjust to my new surroundings. From ensuring my success academically, athletically, and spiritually Central has truly been an amazing experience thus far. The teachers take their jobs incredibly seriously and strive to push students to be the best that they can be. Central is not just a school, it's a family. From sporting events to retreats, Central provides various opportunities for the student body to connect with each other and be involved. I'm very proud to be a raider!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,200 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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