For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 12,047 students in 92562, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,016 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 Antelope Hills Elementary 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 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92562, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cole Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23750 Via Alisol
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Gr: K-5 | 1,062 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Tovashal Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23801 St. Raphael Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Gr: K-5 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Antelope Hills Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36105 Murrieta Oaks Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Gr: K-5 | 841 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Murrieta Valley High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Gr: 9-12 | 2,173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Murrieta Mesa High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24801 Monroe Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Gr: 9-12 | 2,228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,595 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Gr: 6-8 | 1,203 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
E. Hale Curran Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40855 Chaco Canyon Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Murrieta Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24725 Adams Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Gr: K-5 | 904 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Avaxat Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24300 Rancho Las Brisas Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Murrieta Options Academy
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
92562, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
44-801 Golf Center Pkwy.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(760) 501-7840
Murrieta, CA 92562
(760) 501-7840
Gr: 9-12
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 Antelope Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92562?
12 public schools are located in 92562.
What percentage of students in 92562 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 92562 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92562?
92562 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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