Best 92562 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 11,736 students in 92562, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 892 private students). 94% 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92562, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cole Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23750 Via Alisol
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Gr: K-5 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Tovashal Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23801 St. Raphael Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Gr: K-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Antelope Hills Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
36105 Murrieta Oaks Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 445-4110
Gr: K-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Murrieta Valley High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Gr: 9-12 | 2,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Murrieta Mesa High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24801 Monroe Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,565 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Gr: 6-8 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
E. Hale Curran Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40855 Chaco Canyon Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1405
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Murrieta Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24725 Adams Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1401
Gr: K-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Avaxat Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24300 Rancho Las Brisas Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1402
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Murrieta Options Academy
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
41870 Mcalby Ct.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600

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?
94% 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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