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25 schools in Murrieta

California · Public K-12

Public schools in Murrieta number 25 per the latest NCES data, with about 24,915 students enrolled, an average school size of 997.

4-year change in Murrieta

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
24,915
-1,470 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
24
+1 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
112,064
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
24,915
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
25
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alamos ElementaryElementaryKG-05799
Alta Murrieta ElementaryElementaryKG-05849
Antelope Hills ElementaryElementaryKG-05839
Avaxat ElementaryElementaryKG-05617
Bella Vista MiddleMiddle06-081,249
Cole Canyon ElementaryElementaryKG-051,038
Daniel N. Buchanan ElementaryElementaryKG-05828
Dorothy McElhinney MiddleMiddle06-081,451
E. Hale Curran ElementaryElementaryKG-05575
Lisa J. Mails ElementaryElementaryKG-051,006
MethodSchoolsCombinedKG-12428
Monte Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-05769
Murrieta Canyon AcademyCombinedKG-12296
Murrieta ElementaryElementaryKG-05893
Murrieta Mesa HighHigh09-122,066
Murrieta Options AcademyHigh09-1212
Murrieta Preschool OutreachElementaryM-M·
Murrieta Valley HighHigh09-122,104
Oak Meadows ElementaryElementaryKG-05818
Rail Ranch ElementaryElementaryKG-05603
Shivela MiddleMiddle06-081,282
Thompson MiddleMiddle06-081,565
Tovashal ElementaryElementaryKG-05745
Vista Murrieta HighHigh09-123,328
Warm Springs MiddleMiddle06-08755

About Murrieta

Murrieta is a large California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 25 schools and 24,915 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 14 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, and 2 other.

Schools in Murrieta average about 997 students each, 72% noticeably above the California norm.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 24,915 students, fell 6% from the 26,385 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Murrieta gained 1 school, going from 23 to 24.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Murrieta discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Murrieta?
Murrieta, California has 25 public K-12 schools serving approximately 24,915 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Murrieta?
Murrieta has 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest public school in Murrieta?
Vista Murrieta High is the largest public school in Murrieta by enrollment, with approximately 3,328 students.
What school districts serve Murrieta?
Murrieta is served by 4 public school districts, including MethodSchools District, Murrieta Valley Unified, Temecula Valley Unified, Menifee Union.
What grade levels do public schools in Murrieta cover?
Public schools in Murrieta serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Murrieta?
1 of the 25 public schools in Murrieta are charter schools.