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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Perris Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 22,570 students in Perris, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 576 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Perris, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Perris, CA are Val Verde Student Success Academy, Triple Crown Elementary School and Clearwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perris, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Perris have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Perris, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Val Verde Student Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
972 W. Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Gr: 6-10 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Triple Crown Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
530 Orange Ave.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 490-0440
Gr: K-5 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Clearwater Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1640 Murrieta Rd.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 423-2016
Gr: K-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1815 East Rider St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 490-0360
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
May Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 East Morgan
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 490-4670
Gr: K-5 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Orange Vista High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 East Orange Ave.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 490-4660
Gr: 9-12 | 2,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20300 Sherman Rd.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2430
Gr: K-6 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Citrus Hill High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18150 Wood Rd.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 490-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Manuel L. Real Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19150 Clark St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-8520
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Mildred St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-4214
Gr: K-6 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
California Military Institute
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Gr: 5-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Mead Valley Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21-100 Oleander Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-8540
Gr: K-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Innovative Horizons Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1461 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-0728
Gr: K-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Scholar Plus Online Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
418 W. Ellis Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Good Hope Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24050 Theda St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-5181
Gr: K-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Railway Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Alpine Dr.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 943-3259
Gr: K-6 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Val Verde Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2656 Indian Ave.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-8550
Gr: K-6 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27720 Walnut St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2440
Gr: 7-8 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Palms Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 East Jarvis
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-5112
Gr: K-6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Enchanted Hills Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1357 Mt. Baldy St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-4790
Gr: K-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21350 Rider St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2460
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Tomas Rivera Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21675 Martin St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-8570
Gr: 6-8 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Perris Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 A St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-2124
Gr: K-7 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Perris High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
175 E. Nuevo Rd.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 2,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Pinacate Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1990 South A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 943-6441
Gr: 7-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Perris Lake High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
418 W. Ellis Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Val Verde High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
972 West Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways For Adult Life Skills
Special Education School
515 East Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Gr: 12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Rob Reiner Children & Families Center
2221 South A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-3118
Rank: n/an/a
Young Explorers Academy
445 South Park Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 322-4865
Gr: K | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Perris, CA?
How many public schools are located in Perris?
31 public schools are located in Perris.
What percentage of students in Perris go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Perris are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perris?
Perris public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Perris are often viewed compared to one another?

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