Top 10 Best 92562 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 12,524 students in 92562, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,125 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 92562, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92562, CA are Cole Canyon Elementary School, Tovashal Elementary School and Murrieta Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92562 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92562, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92562, CA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cole Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23750 Via Alisol
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Grades: K-5
| 1,033 students
Rank: #22.
Tovashal Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23801 St. Raphael Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Grades: K-5
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Murrieta Valley High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Grades: 9-12
| 2,295 students
Rank: #44.
Antelope Hills Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
36105 Murrieta Oaks Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Grades: K-5
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,533 students
Rank: #66.
Murrieta Mesa High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24801 Monroe Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Grades: 9-12
| 2,291 students
Rank: #77.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #88.
E. Hale Curran Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40855 Chaco Canyon Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #99.
Murrieta Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24725 Adams Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Grades: K-5
| 912 students
Rank: #1010.
Avaxat Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24300 Rancho Las Brisas Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #1111.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24620 Jefferson Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-4620
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
Rank: #1212.
Leadership Military Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13730 Perris Blvd.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 421-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Murrieta Options
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
41870 Mcalby Ct.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 92562 California

92562, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
44-801 Golf Center Pkwy.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(760) 501-7840
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 92562, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92562, CA include Cole Canyon Elementary School, Tovashal Elementary School and Murrieta Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 92562, CA?
14 public schools are located in 92562, CA.
What percentage of students in 92562, CA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 92562, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92562, CA?
92562, CA public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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