For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,500 students in Sun City, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sun City, CA are Taawila Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School and Ridgemoor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sun City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sun City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taawila Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30344 Stage Coach Rd.
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 723-3001
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 723-3001
Gr: K-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27227 Heritage Lake Dr.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-1284
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-1284
Gr: K-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #33.
Ridgemoor Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25455 Ridgemoor Rd.
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 672-6450
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 672-6450
Gr: K-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Boulder Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27327 Juniper Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-8931
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-8931
Gr: K-5 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #55.
Menifee Virtual
(Math: 17% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27625 Sherman Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 679-8356
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 679-8356
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Romoland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25890 Antelope Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2910
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2910
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #77.
Harvest Valley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29955 Watson Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2915
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2915
Gr: K-5 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #88.
Ethan A Chase Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28100 Calm Horizon Dr.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Gr: 6-8 | 1,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hillside Innovation Academy
Alternative School
29955 Watson Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sun City, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sun City, CA include Taawila Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School and Ridgemoor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sun City?
9 public elementary schools are located in Sun City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sun City?
Sun City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sun City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sun City include: Boulder Ridge Elementary School vs. Mesa View Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School vs. Boulder Ridge Elementary School
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