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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Murrieta Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 24,915 students in Murrieta, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,227 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Murrieta, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Murrieta, CA are Alamos Elementary School, Cole Canyon Elementary School and Tovashal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murrieta, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Murrieta have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Murrieta, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alamos Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38200 Pacific Park Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6760
Gr: K-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Cole Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23750 Via Alisol
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Gr: K-5 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Tovashal Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23801 St. Raphael Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Gr: K-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Vista Murrieta High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 3,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Antelope Hills Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
36105 Murrieta Oaks Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Gr: K-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Alta Murrieta Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39475 Whitewood Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1403
Gr: K-5 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Bella Vista Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31650 Browning St.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,249 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Murrieta Valley High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Gr: 9-12 | 2,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35125 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Gr: 6-8 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Murrieta Mesa High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24801 Monroe Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35185 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1880
Gr: K-5 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,565 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Warm Springs Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39245 Calle De Fortuna
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-3503
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Gr: 6-8 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
E. Hale Curran Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40855 Chaco Canyon Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40121 Torrey Pines Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1428
Gr: K-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Rail Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25030 Via Santee Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1404
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
37420 Via Mira Mosa
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5085
Gr: K-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Murrieta Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24725 Adams Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Gr: K-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
Oak Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28600 Poinsettia St.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 246-4210
Gr: K-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Murrieta Canyon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Gr: K-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Avaxat Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24300 Rancho Las Brisas Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
Methodschools
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38750 Sky Canyon Dr., Ste B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Gr: K-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Murrieta Options Academy
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Murrieta Preschool Outreach
41870 Mcalby Ct.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Murrieta, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Murrieta, CA include Alamos Elementary School, Cole Canyon Elementary School and Tovashal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Murrieta?
25 public schools are located in Murrieta.
What percentage of students in Murrieta go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Murrieta are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Murrieta?
Murrieta public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Murrieta are often viewed compared to one another?

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