Best Schools in Moreno Valley, California
55 schools · 32 Elementary · 9 Middle · 11 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Moreno Valley?
Use this page to compare every school in Moreno Valley by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Valley View High
High · Moreno Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Hidden Springs Elementary
Elementary · Moreno Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Vista Del Lago High
High · Moreno Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Moreno Valley for 2026 are Valley View High (7.7/10), Hidden Springs Elementary (7.6/10), and Vista Del Lago High (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 47 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
55
47 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$465,925
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
55
47 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$465,925
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 7.7/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Moreno Valley schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Moreno Valley schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Moreno Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 47 rated schools; 55 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Hidden Springs Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Vista Del Lago High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Palm Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Moreno Valley High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Canyon Springs High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Rancho Verde High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Lasselle Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Leadership Military Academy | 6.8 / 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
- 6.0/10
- Median household income
- $92,654
- Median home value
- $465,925
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
11% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Moreno Valley compares
California rank
#407 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$93k
93% of California median
Schools in this city
53
Education Snapshot
Moreno Valley, CaliforniaMoreno Valley's school landscape spans 57 schools across 4 districts, with enrollment of roughly 38,487 students distributed heavily toward the elementary level — 32 elementary schools, 10 middle, and 12 high schools. MySchoolScout's composite rating averages 5.4/10 across 50 scored schools, a full point below California's 6.3/10 state average. That gap aligns with the city's income profile: median household income of $94,162 runs about 10% below the state median of $105,206, and only 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below statewide norms. Charter options are minimal — just 2 charter schools serve the city. Parents searching for above-average performers will find them, but the overall rating profile signals a system where individual school selection within the 4 districts carries more weight than the city's aggregate numbers suggest.
Moreno Valley Unified runs 81% of Moreno Valley's public schools
Moreno Valley touches 4 districts, but Moreno Valley Unified is the one most addresses actually attend.
Moreno Valley Unified accounts for 38 of 47 public schools (81%). The other 3 districts hold the remaining 9.
Among 47 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.3 to 7.7 — the spread is inside Moreno Valley, not a citywide average.
- Moreno Valley Unified38 public · 81%
- Val Verde Unified7 public · 15%
- Garvey/allen Visual & Perf Arts Acad For Stem Dist1 public · 2%
- Leadership Military Academy District1 public · 2%
About Schools in Moreno Valley, California
Moreno Valley's public school system spans 47 ranked schools, giving families a wide range of options across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The city's average school score is 6.0 out of 10, which reflects meaningful variation across campuses — from strong performers to schools still working toward consistent results. Parents should expect to do some research before settling on a neighborhood, since school quality shifts noticeably from one side of the city to the other.
The good news: 13 schools, or 28% of the ranked public schools, score 7 or higher out of 10. That's a solid cluster of above-average options for a city of this size. Hidden Springs Elementary leads the pack at 8.4 out of 10, making it the highest-rated public school in Moreno Valley and a standout at the elementary level. Butterfield Language Academy (7.9) and Armada Elementary (7.7) also rank among the city's best, suggesting that families with younger children have real choices when it comes to high-performing elementary programs. Box Springs Elementary (7.5) rounds out a strong elementary tier. At the high school level, Canyon Springs High scores 7.4 out of 10, landing it above the city average and among the better secondary options available to Moreno Valley families.
Elementary-age parents have the strongest selection of top-tier options. The concentration of high-scoring schools at the elementary level means early school years can be spent in a strong academic environment, though families will want to research their middle and high school feeder patterns carefully to understand the full K-12 path.
Practically speaking, parents prioritizing academic performance should focus their home search around the attendance zones tied to the 7-plus-rated schools. Because nearly three-quarters of ranked schools fall below the 7.0 threshold, location within the city matters more than the Moreno Valley label itself. Checking current ratings on MySchoolScout for specific addresses, rather than relying on general neighborhood reputation, will give the clearest picture of what any given home actually offers in terms of school access.
Elementary Schools
32 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 566 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 667 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 3 | 729 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 4 | 519 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 729 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 6 | 584 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 |
| 7 | 703 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 |
| 8 | 710 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 |
| 9 | 651 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 10 | 471 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.2 |
Show all 32 elementary schools in Moreno Valley
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,042 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
| 2 | 853 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 201 students · 5th–8th | 6.6 |
| 4 | 1,131 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 5 | 1,454 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 6 | 1,147 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 7 | 844 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 8 | 717 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
| 9 | 1,069 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
High Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,784 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 1,953 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 3 | 2,143 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 4 | 2,240 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 5 | 2,052 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 6 | 129 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 7 | 95 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 8 | 118 students · 7th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 9 | 220 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 46 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 11 high schools in Moreno Valley
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 2 | 689 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.4 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 210 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley, California · 55 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$92,654
Median Home Value
$465,925
Median Rent
$2,099/mo
Population
210,879
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Community Profile
Moreno Valley has a median household income of $92,654. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $465,925, with a median rent of $2,099/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.2%. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 32
- Middle
- 9
- High
- 11
- Other
- 3
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Common questions about schools in Moreno Valley, California
How many schools are in Moreno Valley, California?
Moreno Valley has 55 schools, including 47 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Moreno Valley, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Moreno Valley is 6.0 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 Moreno Valley, California?
The top-ranked school in Moreno Valley on MySchoolScout is Valley View High with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Moreno Valley, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Moreno Valley on MySchoolScout is Hidden Springs Elementary with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Moreno Valley, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Moreno Valley on MySchoolScout is Palm Middle with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best high school in Moreno Valley, California?
The top-ranked high school in Moreno Valley on MySchoolScout is Valley View High with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Moreno Valley, California?
Moreno Valley is served by 4 school districts: Leadership Military Academy District, Garvey/allen Visual & Perf Arts Acad for Stem Dist, Moreno Valley Unified, Val Verde Unified.
What is the education level in Moreno Valley, California?
According to Census data, 18% of adults in Moreno Valley have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Moreno Valley, California?
The median household income in Moreno Valley is approximately $92,654 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Moreno Valley, California?
Yes, Moreno Valley has 8 private schools alongside 47 public schools. The top-rated private school is Shepherd of the Valley School with a score of 8.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Moreno Valley, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Moreno Valley is 19.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Moreno Valley, 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.