Best Schools in Menifee, California
20 schools · 10 Elementary · 4 Middle · 5 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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Taawila Elementary
Elementary · Menifee Union. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Boulder Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Romoland Elementary. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Paloma Valley High
High · Perris Union High. 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 Taawila Elementary (7.9/10), Boulder Ridge Elementary (7.6/10), and Paloma Valley High (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 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
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$498,475
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
20
17 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$498,475
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 7.9/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 (16 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taawila Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Boulder Ridge Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Paloma Valley High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Santa Rosa Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Quail Valley Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Menifee Valley Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Southshore Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Chester W. Morrison Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Hans Christensen Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Bell Mountain Middle | 4.8 / 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
- 5.2/10
- Median household income
- $92,785
- Median home value
- $498,475
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Avg commute
- 42 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79%
18% 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
#530 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$93k
93% of California median
Schools in this city
17
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
10 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 786 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 873 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 |
| 3 | 172 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.6 |
| 4 | 516 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 |
| 5 | 881 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 |
| 6 | 526 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.1 |
| 7 | 803 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.2 |
| 8 | 689 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.0 |
| 9 | 164 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.6 |
| 10 | 703 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.4 |
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 919 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
| 2 | 347 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
| 3 | 1,090 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 |
| 4 | 1,359 students · 6th–8th | 4.7 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,593 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | 311 students · 9th–12th | 1.4 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Revival High SchoolPrivate 192 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Forgiven Family AcademyPrivate 6 students · 2nd–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 56 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,636 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.4 |
Schools in Menifee
Menifee, California · 20 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$92,785
Median Home Value
$498,475
Median Rent
$2,078/mo
Population
124,824
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
79%
Avg Commute
42 min
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Community Profile
Menifee has a median household income of $92,785. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $498,475, with a median rent of $2,078/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.9%. The average commute in the area is 42 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 5
- Other
- 1
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
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.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
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 5.2 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 Taawila Elementary with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Menifee, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Menifee on MySchoolScout is Taawila Elementary with a composite score of 7.9/10.
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 5.5/10.
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 7.0/10.
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, 22% 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 $92,785 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 20.8:1. 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.