Best Schools in Perris, California
35 schools · 17 Elementary · 4 Middle · 12 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Perris?
Use this page to compare every school in Perris by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Val Verde Academy
Other · Val Verde Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Manuel L. Real Elementary
Elementary · Val Verde Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Sky View Elementary
Elementary · Perris Elementary. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Perris for 2026 are Val Verde Academy (8.3/10), Manuel L. Real Elementary (8.1/10), and Sky View Elementary (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 29 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
35
29 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$425,300
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
35
29 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$425,300
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 85% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Perris schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Perris schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Perris
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 29 rated schools; 35 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Val Verde Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Manuel L. Real Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Sky View Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | California Military Institute | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Triple Crown Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Orange Vista High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Lakeside Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Innovative Horizons Charter | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Val Verde Elementary | 6.9 / 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
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $81,658
- Median home value
- $425,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
28% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Perris compares
California rank
#384 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$82k
82% of California median
Schools in this city
29
Perris's public schools split across 3 districts
No single ISD owns Perris. The public campuses divide among 3 districts.
The largest shares: Val Verde Unified (15), Perris Elementary (8), Perris Union High (6).
Among 27 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 8.3 — the spread is inside Perris, not a citywide average.
- Val Verde Unified15 public · 52%
- Perris Elementary8 public · 28%
- Perris Union High6 public · 21%
About Schools in Perris, California
Perris, California has 28 ranked public schools spread across a compact suburban footprint. The city's average school score sits at 5.5 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road baseline that signals meaningful variation worth investigating before choosing a neighborhood or enrolling a child. Only 2 schools, or 7% of the ranked pool, clear the 7-point threshold. Standouts exist, but they require deliberate searching rather than assuming any neighborhood school will perform above average.
Citrus Hill High leads the city with a 7.5 out of 10, the strongest score among all 28 ranked Perris public schools. Sky View Elementary follows at 7.2, giving families with younger children a comparable high-performing option at the elementary level. Pathways for Adult Life Skills (6.9) and Orange Vista High (6.7) round out the upper tier for secondary students, with Val Verde Elementary (6.5) offering another above-average elementary choice. These five schools form the city's performance ceiling — every one sits at least a full point above the city average.
The gap between that ceiling and the 5.5 city average is real and consequential. With just 2 schools scoring 7 or higher out of 28 ranked, most Perris schools perform in the 4–6 range. That concentration in the middle means the specific school a child attends within Perris matters more than the city label itself. Small address differences can separate a 7.5-rated high school from one near the city average. Parents buying or renting should map home addresses against school attendance boundaries before committing.
For practical planning: families focused on high school outcomes should prioritize Citrus Hill High's attendance zone first, then Orange Vista High as a secondary option. Parents of elementary-age children have Sky View Elementary and Val Verde Elementary as the clearest top-tier targets. The 5.5 city average serves as a useful benchmark — any school above it outperforms the typical Perris option, and all five schools listed here clear that bar by a meaningful margin. Families willing to research boundaries and be deliberate about enrollment will find real quality available in this market.
Elementary Schools
17 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 633 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 714 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.5 |
| 3 | 906 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.5 |
| 4 | 968 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 5 | 938 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.9 |
| 6 | 640 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.9 |
| 7 | 775 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 8 | 873 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 9 | 681 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.8 |
| 10 | 447 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.4 |
Show all 17 elementary schools in Perris
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 | 1,091 students · 7th–8th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 1,016 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 949 students · 7th–8th | 5.0 |
| 4 | 19 students · 6th–10th | — |
High Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,044 students · 5th–12th | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | 2,474 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 3 | 80 students · 7th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | 1,677 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 5 | 322 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 6 | 2,106 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 7 | 278 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 8 | 125 students · 12th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | California Ranch SchoolPrivate 6 students · 9th–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Tree F KnowledgePrivate 6 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 12 high schools in Perris
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 297 students · Kindergarten–12th | 8.3 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Oak Grove at the RanchPrivate 30 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Perris
Perris, California · 35 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$81,658
Median Home Value
$425,300
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
Population
117,489
College Educated
11%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Community Profile
Perris has a median household income of $81,658. It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $425,300, with a median rent of $1,733/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.2%. 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
- 17
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 12
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Perris, California
How many schools are in Perris, California?
Perris has 35 schools, including 29 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Perris, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Perris is 6.1 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 Perris, California?
The top-ranked school in Perris on MySchoolScout is Val Verde Academy with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Perris, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Perris on MySchoolScout is Manuel L. Real Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Perris, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Perris on MySchoolScout is Lakeside Middle with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What is the best high school in Perris, California?
The top-ranked high school in Perris on MySchoolScout is California Military Institute with a composite score of 7.4/10.
How many school districts serve Perris, California?
Perris is served by 3 school districts: Perris Union High, Perris Elementary, Val Verde Unified.
What is the education level in Perris, California?
According to Census data, 11% of adults in Perris have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Perris, California?
The median household income in Perris is approximately $81,658 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Perris, California?
Yes, Perris has 6 private schools alongside 29 public schools. The top-rated private school is Oak Grove at the Ranch with a score of 6.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Perris, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Perris is 20.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Perris, 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.