For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,628 students in Sun City, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Sun City, CA are Taawila Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School and Ridgemoor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sun City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sun City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taawila Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30344 Stage Coach Rd.
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 723-3001
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 723-3001
Gr: K-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27227 Heritage Lake Dr.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-1284
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-1284
Gr: K-5 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Ridgemoor Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25455 Ridgemoor Rd.
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 672-6450
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 672-6450
Gr: K-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Boulder Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27327 Juniper Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-8931
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-8931
Gr: K-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Menifee Virtual
(Math: 17% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27625 Sherman Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 679-8356
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 679-8356
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Romoland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25890 Antelope Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2910
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2910
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Heritage High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26001 Briggs Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 940-5447
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 940-5447
Gr: 9-12 | 2,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Harvest Valley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29955 Watson Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2915
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2915
Gr: K-5 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Ethan A Chase Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28100 Calm Horizon Dr.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillside Innovation Academy
Alternative School
29955 Watson Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sun City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sun City, CA include Taawila Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School and Ridgemoor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sun City?
10 public schools are located in Sun City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sun City?
Sun City public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sun City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sun City include: Boulder Ridge Elementary School vs. Mesa View Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School vs. Boulder Ridge Elementary School
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