For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 15,632 students in Lake Elsinore, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Lake Elsinore, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Elsinore, CA are Herk Bouris Elementary School, Rice Canyon Elementary School and Tuscany Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Elsinore, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lake Elsinore have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Elsinore, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herk Bouris Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34257 Kalanchoe Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 244-7657
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 244-7657
Gr: K-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Rice Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29535 Westwind Dr.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 471-2184
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 471-2184
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Tuscany Hills Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Ponte Russo
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 245-6850
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 245-6850
Gr: K-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32100 Lost Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 244-2585
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 244-2585
Gr: K-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Canyon Lake Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33005 Canyon Hills Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7790
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7790
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Temescal Canyon High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28755 El Toro Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7250
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Earl Warren Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41221 Rosetta Canyon Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7810
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7810
Gr: K-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Alberhill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4170 Brianna Cir.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 440-3910
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 440-3910
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Railroad Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Mill St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7510
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7510
Gr: K-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Elsinore Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1203 West Graham Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-2118
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-2118
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32593 Riverside Dr.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7300
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Withrow Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30100 Audelo St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7570
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7570
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Terra Cotta Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29291 Lake St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7380
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7380
Gr: 6-8 | 1,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19740 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Machado Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15150 Joy St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7500
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7500
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Keith Mccarthy Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Gr: K-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Lakeland Village
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18730 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Gr: K-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Elsinore Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 North Langstaff St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7615
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7615
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Ortega High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Chaney St. Bldg. 100
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7065
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7065
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Lago Global Academy
Charter School
31360 Riverside Dr.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 384-2056
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 384-2056
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Elsinore, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Elsinore, CA include Herk Bouris Elementary School, Rice Canyon Elementary School and Tuscany Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Elsinore?
21 public schools are located in Lake Elsinore.
What percentage of students in Lake Elsinore go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Lake Elsinore are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Elsinore?
Lake Elsinore public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake Elsinore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake Elsinore include: Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School vs. Herk Bouris Elementary School, Withrow Elementary School vs. Rice Canyon Elementary School, Terra Cotta Middle School vs. Elsinore Middle School
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