For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,725 students in Murrieta, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Murrieta, CA are Murrieta Valley High School, Vista Murrieta High School and Murrieta Mesa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murrieta, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Murrieta have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Murrieta, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murrieta Mesa High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Murrieta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Murrieta Valley High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Grades: 9-12
| 2,173 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vista Murrieta High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Grades: 9-12
| 3,382 students
Rank: #33.
Murrieta Mesa High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24801 Monroe Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Grades: 9-12
| 2,228 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Murrieta Options Academy
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 7 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 high schools in Murrieta, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Murrieta, CA include Murrieta Valley High School, Vista Murrieta High School and Murrieta Mesa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Murrieta?
7 public high schools are located in Murrieta.
What is the racial composition of students in Murrieta?
Murrieta public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Murrieta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Murrieta include: Murrieta Canyon Academy vs. Murrieta Valley High School, Murrieta Valley High School vs. Murrieta Mesa High School, Murrieta Mesa High School vs. Murrieta Valley High School
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