For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 7,554 students in 92562, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 92562 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92562, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92562, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,565 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
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 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
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 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
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 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92562, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92562, CA include Cole Canyon Elementary School, Tovashal Elementary School and Antelope Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92562?
8 public elementary schools are located in 92562.
What is the racial composition of students in 92562?
92562 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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