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Best Murrieta Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 17,405 students in Murrieta, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Murrieta have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Murrieta, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Murrieta, CA include Alamos Elementary School, Cole Canyon Elementary School and Tovashal Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Murrieta?
20 public elementary schools are located in Murrieta.
What is the racial composition of students in Murrieta?
Murrieta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Murrieta are often viewed compared to one another?

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