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Discovery Isle Preschool of Murrieta
Murrieta KinderCare
Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools

Murrieta ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,127 students in Murrieta, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in Murrieta, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
30% of private schools in Murrieta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Murrieta ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Discovery Isle Preschool of Murrieta Photo
Discovery Isle Preschool of Murrieta
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
23785 Washington Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 304-3033
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Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools Photo
Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
24275 Monroe Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 834-9190
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Map of Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian Academy
Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 76 students
Seventh Day Adventist
32477 Starbuck Cir
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-2243
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Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool
23656 Clinton Keith Rd
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-9395
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Map of Kiddie Academy Of Murrieta
Kiddie Academy Of Murrieta
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Daycare / Preschool
41755 Juniper St
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-0545
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Murrieta KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 59 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
24369 Skyview Ridge Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-0825
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Map of Murrieta Ranch Preschool
Murrieta Ranch Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 208 students
Daycare / Preschool
24850 Lincoln Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0207
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Oak Grove Center (jack Weaver School)
Gr: 4-12 | 106 students
Special Education School
24275 Jefferson Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-5599
(2)
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Tutor Time Child Care/learning Center
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
26624 Margarita Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-7900
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Map of The University Of America High School
The University Of America High School
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Episcopal
38397 Innovation Ct Ste 101
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 239-3084
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Murrieta, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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Promise Christian Preschool
Gr: PK-2 | 92 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
25664 Madison Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-8201
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Murrieta, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

10
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+25.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,127
Students
-15.8% (-211 students) 10-yr
$16,708
Avg. Tuition
+248.3% (+$11,911) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-37.5% (-9 students) 10-yr
31%
Students of Color
-13.9% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.1% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Murrieta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,910 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMurrieta, CA Total Schools
20259
202410
202310
202210
202110
202011
20199
20189
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
1,127 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025125180179
2024122175172
2023119181174
2022103189185
2021128185180
2020124179171
2019124179175
2018124173172
2017139179180
2016161173178
2015167162167
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% Students of Color
31%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202531%51%34%
202430%51%34%
202338%50%33%
202237%48%33%
202137%48%32%
202037%48%32%
201935%48%31%
201835%47%31%
201736%50%32%
201636%49%32%
201536%49%32%
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0.66
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.660.740.65
20240.650.740.65
20230.700.740.65
20220.700.730.64
20210.700.730.64
20200.700.730.64
20190.680.730.63
20180.680.730.63
20170.700.720.61
20160.690.720.61
20150.690.720.61
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# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
20192%2%1%
20182%1%2%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%2%1%
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# Asian Students
25 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20242%11%5%
20235%11%5%
20225%10%4%
20215%10%4%
20205%10%4%
20196%10%4%
20186%10%4%
20176%10%4%
20165%10%4%
20155%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
112 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%16%9%
20249%16%9%
202315%16%9%
202218%16%8%
202118%16%9%
202017%16%9%
201918%16%8%
201818%17%8%
201716%17%8%
201614%17%8%
201513%17%8%
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# Black Students
42 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20235%5%8%
20225%4%7%
20215%5%7%
20204%5%8%
20195%4%7%
20185%4%7%
20175%5%7%
20164%5%7%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
471 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
42%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202542%37%52%
202439%37%52%
202342%38%52%
202242%40%54%
202142%40%54%
202040%40%54%
201950%41%56%
201850%41%56%
201744%43%58%
201640%43%58%
201539%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
454 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
40%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202540%29%26%
202444%29%26%
202332%28%25%
202229%28%25%
202129%27%25%
202034%27%24%
201919%26%24%
201819%26%23%
201728%24%22%
201636%24%22%
201538%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201619:113:112:1
201519:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%59%55%
202430%58%54%
202330%58%54%
202230%59%54%
202128%59%54%
202028%58%54%
201928%58%53%
201828%58%53%
201728%58%53%
201628%57%52%
201528%57%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025151715
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021281715
2020281715
2019281715
2018281715
2017281715
2016281715
2015241715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,708
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$16,708$18,076$15,012
2024$8,416$17,195$13,254
2023$8,416$16,660$12,626
2022$8,416$15,979$12,187
2021$6,900$15,298$11,800
2020$6,900$14,748$11,512
2019$6,900$14,369$11,293
2018$6,900$13,813$11,017
2017$6,900$13,422$10,708
2016$5,324$12,852$10,356
2015$4,797$11,932$9,939
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$31.26 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2022-2025)

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%80%81%
202490%84%85%
202390%84%85%
202290%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Murrieta, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Murrieta, CA include Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian Academy and Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Murrieta?
10 private schools are located in Murrieta.
How diverse are private schools in Murrieta?
Murrieta private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Murrieta go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Murrieta are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Murrieta?
30% of private schools in Murrieta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Murrieta are often viewed compared to one another?

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