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2024 Best School Districts in the Los Angeles Area

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  1. #1 Best School Districts in Los Angeles Area.

    Arcadia Unified School District

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    ARCADIA, CA,

    132 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Overall, I would say I had a great experience. The resources available at Arcadia High School are truly unlike any other, and I am incredibly grateful for it. However, Arcadia High School is not....

    Read 132 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 11,

    Students: 8,818,

  2. #4 Best School Districts in Los Angeles Area.

    San Marino Unified School District

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    SAN MARINO, CA,

    35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says You’ll definitely be pushed academically at SMUSD. However, the district and city as a whole are very elitist. Most of my peers came from families that could afford tutors and college counselors...Another problem was the handling of funding. SMUSD laid off a ton of teachers in my time at SMHS, and cut a lot of funding to the arts. It was frustrating to see them force out so many wonderful,...While I am definitely benefiting from my SM education now that I’m in college, I wish the district would open itself to a more diverse pool of students and staff..

    Read 35 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 4,

    Students: 2,751,

  3. #5 Best School Districts in Los Angeles Area.

    La Canada Unified School District

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    LA CANADA, CA,

    23 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I’m honestly not a huge fan of the students(maybe because I’m pretty introverted) but I love my small group of friends. A lot of my teachers the past three years have been really big and offer a lot....

    Read 23 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 4,

    Students: 3,877,

  4. #7 Best School Districts in Los Angeles Area.

    Irvine Unified School District

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    IRVINE, CA,

    224 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My overall experience with Irvine Unified School District has been quite positive, although at times it can feel a bit dull. The facilities at the school are top-notch, with high-tech resources that...While there may not be much diversity among students and teachers, everyone is hardworking and friendly. I feel safe attending school in this district, which is important for my overall well-being....Despite this, I am grateful for the numerous opportunities that Irvine Unified School District provides for its students, such as internships and summer programs. These experiences have helped me....

    Read 224 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 45,

    Students: 36,542,

  5. #8 Best School Districts in Los Angeles Area.

    Laguna Beach Unified School District

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    LAGUNA BEACH, CA,

    22 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Overall, Laguna Beach is a really nice school. This campus is always super clean, the staff is really nice, and the teachers really care about their students. I also like the FLEX tutorial that LBHS....

    Read 22 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 4,

    Students: 2,456,

  6. #11 Best School Districts in Los Angeles Area.

    Oak Park Unified School District

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    OAK PARK, CA,

    65 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says I joined when I was in 2nd grade just moving from LAUSD and I was instantly welcomed by my teacher and classmates. In 3rd grade, the 2018 Woolsey fire was just at my school and we were all sent home....

    Read 65 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 8,

    Students: 4,236,

  7. #12 Best School Districts in Los Angeles Area.

    Huntington Beach Union High School District

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    HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA,

    188 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I was able to go on a study abroad in Granada, Spain through my Spanish class. The experience was really immersive as I stayed with a host family, and was able to experience a new culture. I felt....

    Read 188 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 8,

    Students: 14,522,

  8. #21 Best School Districts in Los Angeles Area.

    Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

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    PLACENTIA, CA,

    153 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The PYLUSD district unifies a diverse range of students into a friendly community of helpful resources to shape the future generations of our society. My experience with the district has been...The student faculty have inspired me to become the inquisitive student I am today. My middle school history teacher, Mr. LeGrand and my high school chemistry teacher, Mr. Bilhartz both introduced me...Ultimately I believe with a strongly tight knit community amongst others truly benefits those within it and PYLUSD adapts well to these changes. My only hope for it is to continue to prosper and....

    Read 153 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 34,

    Students: 23,138,

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