For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,014 students in Menifee, CA (there are , serving 116 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Menifee, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Menifee, CA are Santa Rosa Academy, Southshore Elementary School and Chester W. Morrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menifee, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Menifee have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Menifee, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Rosa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27587 La Piedra Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Grades: K-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #22.
Southshore Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30975 Southshore Dr.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-0013
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-0013
Grades: K-5
| 881 students
Rank: #33.
Chester W. Morrison Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30250 Bradley Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-7076
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-7076
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Evans Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30465 Evans Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 246-7690
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 246-7690
Grades: K-5
| 803 students
Rank: #55.
Bell Mountain Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28525 La Piedra Dr.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 301-8496
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 301-8496
Grades: 6-8
| 1,090 students
Rank: #66.
Paloma Valley High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31375 Bradley Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6030
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6030
Grades: 9-12
| 2,593 students
Rank: #77.
Menifee Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26255 Garbani Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6400
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #88.
Quail Valley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23757 Canyon Heights Dr.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 244-1937
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 244-1937
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
Freedom Crest Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29282 Menifee Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-5285
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-5285
Grades: K-5
| 703 students
Rank: #1010.
Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28800 Reviere Dr.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6420
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6420
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #1111.
Hans Christensen Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27625 Sherman Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-8356
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-8356
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
26350 La Piedra Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6478
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6478
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education
Charter School
26025 Newport Rd., Ste. F205
Menifee, CA 92584
(619) 371-5017
Menifee, CA 92584
(619) 371-5017
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
29810 Wickerd Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-1851
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-1851
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Menifee, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
26301 Garbani Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-8896
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-8896
Grades: K-5
| 772 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Menifee, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Menifee, CA include Santa Rosa Academy, Southshore Elementary School and Chester W. Morrison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Menifee?
14 public schools are located in Menifee.
What percentage of students in Menifee go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Menifee are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Menifee?
Menifee public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Menifee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Menifee include: Freedom Crest Elementary School vs. Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary School, Chester W. Morrison Elementary School vs. Evans Ranch Elementary School, Bell Mountain Middle School vs. Menifee Valley Middle School
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