Public schools in Menifee, CA
20 open public schools with an address in Menifee, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,929
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
2 virtual
An overview of Menifee public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Menifee, CA: 10 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,929 students, an average of 944 per school. The largest campus is Paloma Valley High (2,487 students), and the largest elementary school is Boulder Ridge Elementary (938).
Menifee Union operates the most schools here (13), and 3 regular districts have at least one Menifee campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Menifee
Menifee Union
Public school district
13 schools in Menifee · 18 total
Romoland Elementary
Public school district
3 schools in Menifee · 7 total
Perris Union High
Public school district
2 schools in Menifee · 9 total
Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Menifee
Santa Rosa Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Menifee
Elementary schools in Menifee
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Ridge Elementary Romoland Elementary | KG–05 | 938 | 25.4:1 | |
| Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary Menifee Union | KG–05 | 664 | 23.7:1 | |
| Chester W. Morrison Elementary Menifee Union | KG–05 | 518 | 24.1:1 | |
| Evans Ranch Elementary Menifee Union | KG–05 | 817 | 24.4:1 | |
| Freedom Crest Elementary Menifee Union | KG–05 | 707 | 24.4:1 | |
| Hillside Innovation Academy Romoland Elementary · Alternative School | KG–08 | 155 | 15.6:1 | |
| Menifee Virtual Menifee Union · Virtual | KG–08 | 132 | 26.1:1 | |
| Sally Buselt Elementary Menifee Union | KG–05 | 374 | 22.5:1 | |
| Southshore Elementary Menifee Union | KG–05 | 843 | 23.4:1 | |
| Taawila Elementary Menifee Union | KG–05 | 803 | 23.6:1 |
Middle schools in Menifee
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Mountain Middle Menifee Union | 06–08 | 1,066 | 24.4:1 | |
| Ethan A Chase Middle Romoland Elementary | 06–08 | 1,447 | 24.7:1 | |
| Hans Christensen Middle Menifee Union | 06–08 | 369 | 21.4:1 | |
| Kathryn Newport Middle Menifee Union | 06–08 | 965 | 24.4:1 | |
| Menifee Valley Middle Menifee Union | 06–08 | 941 | 23.7:1 |
High schools in Menifee
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High Perris Union High | 09–12 | 2,330 | 23.9:1 | |
| Paloma Valley High Perris Union High | 09–12 | 2,487 | 22.9:1 | |
| Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education District · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 637 | 190.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Menifee
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menifee Preschool Menifee Union | Not reported | — | — | |
| Santa Rosa Academy Santa Rosa Academy District · Charter | KG–12 | 1,736 | 22.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.3%
- Hispanic56.5%
- Black6.4%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial10.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Menifee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,482 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Menifee
How many public schools are in Menifee, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Menifee: 10 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 17,929 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Menifee?
Schools with an address in Menifee belong to 5 education agencies, led by Menifee Union (13 schools), Romoland Elementary (3 schools), Perris Union High (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Menifee?
Paloma Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Menifee, with 2,487 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Menifee?
Yes. 2 of the 20 public schools in Menifee are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education, Santa Rosa Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Menifee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Menifee public schools is 23.9:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Menifee guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities