BEVERLY HILLS, CA -- With all the attention on public education of late because of the contentious confirmation fight of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education, this report card on California public schools couldn't come at a better time.
The list of the best public schools in California was compiled by Niche based on criteria such as academics and outcomes. Most areas of the state can claim bragging rights with schools in the top-10 spots.
Niche, a website for researching schools, used a variety of factors including SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, the quality of colleges students consider, and reviews from students and parents for its ranking.

Here is the rankings of the Top Public High Schools in California:
Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
Troy High School, Fullerton, CA
Miramonte High School, Orinda, CA
Saratoga High School, Saratoga, CA
Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto, CA
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates, CA
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