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Murrieta Private Schools

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 public schools (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 84%.
30% of private schools in Murrieta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,127
  • Average Tuition: $8,416
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • % Students of Color: 31%
  • View Murrieta, CA School Trends
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,127
  • Average Tuition: $8,416
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • % Students of Color: 31%
  • View Murrieta, CA School Trends
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Top Ranked Murrieta Private 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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Map of Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center
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
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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Map of Oak Grove Center (jack Weaver School)
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 Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Promise Christian Preschool
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 Private School Trends

10
Private Schools
-9.1% (-1 school) 2020–2024
1,219
Students
-10.8% (-147 students) 2020–2024
$8,416
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
-18.9% (-7.0 pp) 2020–2024
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Murrieta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,905 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMurrieta, CA Total Schools
202410
202310
202210
202110
202011
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The number of private schools in Murrieta stayed at 10 from 2021 to 2024, after being 11 in 2020.
# Students
1,127 Students
659,679 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2024122175172
2023119181174
2022103189185
2021128185180
2020124179171
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Average private school enrollment per school in Murrieta rose from 103 students in 2022 to 122 in 2024, while California averaged 175 and the United States averaged 172 in 2024.
% Students of Color
31%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2020-2024)

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202430%51%34%
202338%50%33%
202237%48%33%
202137%48%32%
202037%48%32%
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The average percentage of students of color in Murrieta private schools fell from 37% in 2020 to 30% in 2024.
0.66
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20240.650.740.65
20230.700.740.65
20220.700.730.64
20210.700.730.64
20200.700.730.64
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The average diversity score for private schools in Murrieta fell from 0.70 in 2020 to 0.65 in 2024, while California stayed at 0.74.
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# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
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# Asian Students
25 Students
71,776 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20242%11%5%
20235%11%5%
20225%10%4%
20215%10%4%
20205%10%4%
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The share of private school students identifying as Asian in Murrieta fell from 5% in 2020 to 2% in 2024.
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
104,400 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20249%16%9%
202315%16%9%
202218%16%8%
202118%16%9%
202017%16%9%
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The share of private school students in Murrieta who identified as Hispanic fell from 18% in 2021 to 9% in 2024.
# Black Students
42 Students
30,215 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20244%5%7%
20235%5%8%
20225%4%7%
20215%5%7%
20204%5%8%
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The share of private school students identifying as Black in Murrieta was 4% in 2024, 3 points below the national rate of 7%.
# White Students
471 Students
235,682 Students
% White Students
42%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202439%37%52%
202342%38%52%
202242%40%54%
202142%40%54%
202040%40%54%
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The share of White private school students in Murrieta fell from 42% in 2021 to 39% in 2024.
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
454 Students
188,785 Students
% of Others Students
40%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202444%29%26%
202332%28%25%
202229%28%25%
202129%27%25%
202034%27%24%
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The share of private school students identifying as other races in Murrieta rose from 34% in 2020 to 44% in 2024.
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
55,864 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2020-2024)

YearMurrieta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202415:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
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The average student-teacher ratio in Murrieta stayed at 15:1 in 2020 and 2024, while California improved to 12:1 and the United States improved to 11:1.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,416
$18,535
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
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 Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools and Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian Academy.
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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