What types of schools are available in Murrieta, California?

Murrieta, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Murrieta, California

Q: How many schools are in Murrieta, California?

There are 24 schools in Murrieta, California, serving 24,915 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Murrieta?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Murrieta, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 24 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

24,915

Total Students

Across Murrieta

22.2:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

24 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)18 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 3,328 students at Vista Murrieta High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Rail Ranch Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

25030 Via Santee Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563

Oak Meadows Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

28600 Poinsettia St., Murrieta, CA 92563

charter schoolhighK-12

38750 Sky Canyon Dr., Murrieta, CA 92563

Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

35125 Briggs Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563

24801 Monroe Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562

Murrieta Options Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

24150 Hayes Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562

Murrieta Canyon Academy

publichighK-12

24150 Hayes Ave., Murrieta, CA 92563

Monte Vista Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

37420 Via Mira Mosa, Murrieta, CA 92563

28251 Clinton Keith Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563

Antelope Hills Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

36105 Murrieta Oaks Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562

Lisa J. Mails Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

35185 Briggs Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563

Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

40121 Torrey Pines Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

31650 Browning St., Murrieta, CA 92563

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

24515 Lincoln Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

39245 Calle De Fortuna, Murrieta, CA 92563

42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta, CA 92562

Cole Canyon Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

23750 Via Alisol, Murrieta, CA 92562

E. Hale Curran Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

40855 Chaco Canyon Rd., Murrieta, CA 92562

Alta Murrieta Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

39475 Whitewood Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563

24300 Rancho Las Brisas Dr., Murrieta, CA 92562

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Murrieta

Murrieta, California is home to 24 schools serving over 24,915 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Murrieta, California?

There are 24 schools in Murrieta, serving 24,915 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Murrieta?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Murrieta include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Murrieta?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Murrieta is 22.2:1.

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