Alamos Elementary

Alamos Elementary serves 832 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Murrieta, California, consistently ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the state. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and placing at #998 out of 9,566 California schools, Alamos demonstrates strong academic achievement that places it in the 90th percentile statewide. The school's 36 full-time equivalent teachers maintain a student-teacher ratio of 23.1 to 1, supporting solid academic outcomes across core subjects.

Seventy-one percent of students perform at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading, while 65 percent achieve proficiency in mathematics, reflecting the school's commitment to educational excellence. Alamos Elementary sits in the heart of Murrieta's 92563 ZIP code, a thriving community where families enjoy a median household income of $112,347 and median home values of $584,300. The area attracts educated families, with 31 percent of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 5.3 percent among its 78,139 residents.

Located on Pacific Park Drive, Alamos Elementary benefits from its position in this large suburban community that values education and provides a stable, family-oriented environment for learning and growth.

The student-teacher ratio at Alamos Elementary is 23.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.