Top 5 Best Murrieta Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 9,260 students in Murrieta, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Murrieta, CA are Vista Murrieta High School, Murrieta Valley 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 34% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Murrieta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Murrieta, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murrieta Mesa High School, with 97% 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 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Murrieta, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Murrieta High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Grades: 9-12
| 3,665 students
Rank: #22.
Murrieta Valley High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Grades: 9-12
| 2,295 students
Rank: #33.
Murrieta Mesa High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24801 Monroe Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Grades: 9-12
| 2,291 students
Rank: #44.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24620 Jefferson Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-4620
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
Rank: #55.
Murrieta Canyon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Grades: K-12
| 632 students
Rank: #66.
Leadership Military Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
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
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Murrieta, California

Murrieta, 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 high schools in Murrieta, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Murrieta, CA include Vista Murrieta High School, Murrieta Valley High School and Murrieta Mesa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Murrieta, CA?
7 public high schools are located in Murrieta, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Murrieta, CA?
Murrieta, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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