If you are looking for the ideal school for your child or maybe yourself (Adult Ed), the State of California provides access to data from the California Department of Education on California public schools. The information includes academic performance, graduation rates, student-teacher ratio, course offerings, along with other topics as district finances, teacher salaries and credentials, and enrollments.

You can get lists of schools in each district and districts in each county. Be aware that many schools are now requiring proof-of-residency. High-performing schools have seen enrollment increases putting a burden on staffing and physical constraints.

Some of the school types listed include Charter Schools, Adult Education, Special Education, along with Elementary, Middle, Junior High, and High Schools.

California School Finder – compare schools side-by-side with the latest school rankings, academic performance, graduation rates, student-teacher ratio, course offerings

Ed-Data – student demographics and performance, plus information about staffing, including teacher salaries, lists of schools in each district

Education.com – provides a plethora of information on public schools in all 50 states