For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,725 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 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Murrieta have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Murrieta, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murrieta Valley High School, with 98% 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Murrieta, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Murrieta High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 3,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Murrieta Canyon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Gr: K-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Methodschools
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38750 Sky Canyon Dr., Ste B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(760) 224-0758
Murrieta, CA 92563
(760) 224-0758
Gr: K-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38750 Sky Canyon Dr. Ste. B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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%
Murrieta, California 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 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?
7 public high schools are located in Murrieta.
What is the racial composition of students in Murrieta?
Murrieta public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Murrieta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Murrieta include: Murrieta Canyon Academy vs. Murrieta Valley High School, Murrieta Valley High School vs. Murrieta Mesa High School, Murrieta Mesa High School vs. Murrieta Valley High School
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