For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 Public Schools (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 Mesa High School vs. Murrieta Valley High School, Murrieta Valley High School vs. Murrieta Mesa High School