Best Schools in Menifee, California
20 schools · 11 Elementary · 4 Middle · 4 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Menifee?
Use this page to compare every school in Menifee by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Quail Valley Elementary
Elementary · Menifee Union. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Hillside Innovation Academy
Elementary · Romoland Elementary. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Santa Rosa Academy
Other · Santa Rosa Academy District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Menifee for 2026 are Quail Valley Elementary (8.4/10), Hillside Innovation Academy (8.2/10), and Santa Rosa Academy (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
20
17 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$466,700
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
20
17 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$466,700
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 7.4/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Menifee schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Menifee schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Menifee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 17 rated schools; 20 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quail Valley Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Hillside Innovation Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Evans Ranch Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Freedom Crest Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Chester W. Morrison Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Menifee Virtual | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Boulder Ridge Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Menifee Valley Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Paloma Valley High | 6.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $88,453
- Median home value
- $466,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Avg commute
- 41 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
29% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Menifee compares
California rank
#290 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$88k
89% of California median
Schools in this city
17
Menifee Union runs 65% of Menifee's public schools
Menifee touches 5 districts, but Menifee Union is the one most addresses actually attend.
Menifee Union accounts for 11 of 17 public schools (65%). The other 4 districts hold the remaining 6.
Among 17 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.7 to 8.4 — the spread is inside Menifee, not a citywide average.
- Menifee Union11 public · 65%
- Romoland Elementary3 public · 18%
- Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education District1 public · 6%
- Perris Union High1 public · 6%
- Santa Rosa Academy District1 public · 6%
About Schools in Menifee, California
Menifee's public school system includes 17 ranked schools with a city-wide average score of 5.5 out of 10. Only 2 of those 17 schools — 12% — score at or above the 7-point mark. That narrow top tier means parents prioritizing high-performing campuses have limited options, and the school tied to a given address matters more here than in cities where strong schools are spread broadly.
Chester W. Morrison Elementary leads the city with a 7.6, the highest score among all 17 ranked schools. Taawila Elementary follows at 7.5, and together they represent the only two schools in Menifee that clear the 7-point threshold. With just two schools in that band, zone assignment carries real weight — families who can access either one are ahead of 88% of the city's ranked schools by score. Quail Valley Elementary comes next at 6.9, the closest school to the top tier but still below that mark.
Below the top three, scores drop noticeably. Hillside Innovation Academy scores 6.6 and Freedom Crest Elementary 6.2 — both above the city average of 5.5, but clearly behind the leaders. The remaining 12 schools cluster around or below the citywide mean. The spread from Chester W. Morrison's 7.6 to the lower end of the ranking is wide, and school assignment tied to an address makes a measurable difference in outcomes across the city.
For parents comparing neighborhoods, confirm which school boundary applies before committing to a home. Chester W. Morrison and Taawila are the clear targets — the score gap between those two campuses and the city's average is the sharpest distinction the data shows. Elementary zoning is the most actionable variable here; verify the boundary directly with the district before finalizing any decision.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 516 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 172 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.2 |
| 3 | 803 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 703 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 |
| 5 | 526 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 6 | 164 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.8 |
| 7 | 873 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 8 | 786 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 |
| 9 | 881 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
| 10 | 689 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
Show all 11 elementary schools in Menifee
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 919 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 347 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
| 3 | 1,090 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
| 4 | 1,359 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,593 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 2 | 311 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Revival HighschoolPrivate 34 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Forgiven Family AcademyPrivate 6 students · 2nd–11th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,636 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.4 |
Schools in Menifee
Menifee, California · 20 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$88,453
Median Home Value
$466,700
Median Rent
$2,054/mo
Population
106,442
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
41 min
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Community Profile
Menifee has a median household income of $88,453. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $466,700, with a median rent of $2,054/month. The local poverty rate of 9.6% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 41 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 4
- Other
- 1
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Menifee, California
How many schools are in Menifee, California?
Menifee has 20 schools, including 17 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Menifee, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Menifee is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Menifee, California?
The top-ranked school in Menifee on MySchoolScout is Quail Valley Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Menifee, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Menifee on MySchoolScout is Quail Valley Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Menifee, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Menifee on MySchoolScout is Menifee Valley Middle with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best high school in Menifee, California?
The top-ranked high school in Menifee on MySchoolScout is Paloma Valley High with a composite score of 6.3/10.
How many school districts serve Menifee, California?
Menifee is served by 5 school districts: Santa Rosa Academy District, Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education District, Menifee Union, Perris Union High, Romoland Elementary.
What is the education level in Menifee, California?
According to Census data, 21% of adults in Menifee have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Menifee, California?
The median household income in Menifee is approximately $88,453 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Menifee, California?
Yes, Menifee has 3 private schools alongside 17 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Menifee, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Menifee is 20.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Menifee, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.