For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 17,976 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 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Murrieta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alamos Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38200 Pacific Park Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6760
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6760
Grades: K-5
| 832 students
Rank: #22.
Cole Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23750 Via Alisol
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Grades: K-5
| 1,062 students
Rank: #33.
Tovashal Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23801 St. Raphael Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Grades: K-5
| 761 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Alta Murrieta Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39475 Whitewood Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1403
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1403
Grades: K-5
| 903 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Antelope Hills Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36105 Murrieta Oaks Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Grades: K-5
| 841 students
Rank: #66.
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35125 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Grades: 6-8
| 1,442 students
Rank: #77.
Bella Vista Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31650 Browning St.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,299 students
Rank: #88.
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35185 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1880
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1880
Grades: K-5
| 977 students
Rank: #99.
Warm Springs Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39245 Calle De Fortuna
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-3503
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-3503
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #1010.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,595 students
Rank: #1111.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Grades: 6-8
| 1,203 students
Rank: #1212.
E. Hale Curran Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40855 Chaco Canyon Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1313.
Rail Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25030 Via Santee Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1404
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1404
Grades: K-5
| 640 students
Rank: #1414.
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40121 Torrey Pines Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1428
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1428
Grades: K-5
| 843 students
Rank: #1515.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37420 Via Mira Mosa
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5085
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5085
Grades: K-5
| 802 students
Rank: #1616.
Murrieta Canyon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Grades: K-12
| 369 students
Rank: #1717.
Murrieta Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24725 Adams Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Grades: K-5
| 904 students
Rank: #1818.
Oak Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28600 Poinsettia St.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 246-4210
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 246-4210
Grades: K-5
| 846 students
Rank: #1919.
Avaxat Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24300 Rancho Las Brisas Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #2020.
Methodschools
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38750 Sky Canyon Dr., Ste B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(760) 224-0758
Murrieta, CA 92563
(760) 224-0758
Grades: K-12
| 361 students
Rank: #2121.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38750 Sky Canyon Dr. Ste. B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Grades: K-12
| 205 students
Murrieta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
44-801 Golf Center Pkwy.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(760) 501-7840
Murrieta, CA 92562
(760) 501-7840
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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?
21 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Murrieta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Murrieta include: Oak Meadows Elementary School vs. E. Hale Curran Elementary School, Shivela Middle School vs. Thompson Middle School, Tovashal Elementary School vs. Antelope Hills Elementary School
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