Public schools in Perris, CA
32 open public schools with an address in Perris, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
32
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
22,570
30 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Perris public schools
The federal directory lists 32 public schools in Perris, CA: 18 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. The 30 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 22,570 students, an average of 752 per school. The largest campus is Orange Vista High (2,396 students), and the largest elementary school is Triple Crown Elementary (971).
Val Verde Unified operates the most schools here (15), and 4 regular districts have at least one Perris campus. 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 23.5:1, 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, 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 88% 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 Perris
Elementary schools in Perris
18| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Elementary Val Verde Unified | KG–05 | 563 | 24:1 | |
| Clearwater Elementary Perris Elementary | KG–06 | 651 | 25:1 | |
| Columbia Elementary Val Verde Unified | KG–05 | 704 | 24.7:1 | |
| Enchanted Hills Elementary Perris Elementary | KG–06 | 447 | 23.5:1 | |
| Good Hope Elementary Perris Elementary | KG–06 | 648 | 23.1:1 | |
| Granite Hills TK-8 Romoland Elementary | KG–08 | — | — | |
| Innovative Horizons Charter Perris Elementary · Charter | KG–08 | 894 | 22.5:1 | |
| Manuel L. Real Elementary Val Verde Unified | KG–05 | 593 | 21.6:1 | |
| May Ranch Elementary Val Verde Unified | KG–05 | 848 | 25.3:1 | |
| Mead Valley Elementary Val Verde Unified | KG–05 | 788 | 23.6:1 | |
| Palms Elementary Perris Elementary | KG–06 | 671 | 24:1 | |
| Perris Elementary Perris Elementary | KG–08 | 617 | 23.7:1 | |
| Railway Elementary Perris Elementary · Magnet | KG–06 | 715 | 23.8:1 | |
| Sierra Vista Elementary Val Verde Unified | KG–06 | 867 | 23.6:1 | |
| Skyview Academy Perris Elementary | KG–07 | 725 | 23.4:1 | |
| Triple Crown Elementary Val Verde Unified | KG–05 | 971 | 27.4:1 | |
| Val Verde Elementary Val Verde Unified | KG–06 | 693 | 19.8:1 | |
| Young Explorers Academy Perris Elementary | KG–KG | 150 | 16.7:1 |
Middle schools in Perris
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle Val Verde Unified | 07–08 | 1,076 | 22.3:1 | |
| Pinacate Middle Perris Union High | 07–08 | 952 | 23.9:1 | |
| Tomas Rivera Middle Val Verde Unified | 06–08 | 1,014 | 22.8:1 | |
| Val Verde Student Success Academy Val Verde Unified · Alternative School | 06–10 | 27 | 6.8:1 |
High schools in Perris
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Military Institute Perris Union High · Charter | 05–12 | 1,031 | 24:1 | |
| Citrus Hill High Val Verde Unified | 09–12 | 1,630 | 20:1 | |
| Inland Online Academy Perris Union High · Virtual · Alternative School | 07–12 | 19 | 11.5:1 | |
| Orange Vista High Val Verde Unified | 09–12 | 2,396 | 22.2:1 | |
| Pathways for Adult Life Skills Perris Union High · Special Education School | 12–12 | 130 | 15.9:1 | |
| Perris High Perris Union High | 09–12 | 2,096 | 23.6:1 | |
| Perris Lake High (Continuation) Perris Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 228 | 26.9:1 | |
| Val Verde High Val Verde Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 275 | 10.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Perris
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Reiner Children & Families Center Perris Elementary | Not reported | — | — | |
| Val Verde Academy Val Verde Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 151 | 13.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic87.5%
- Black5.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 30 Perris schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (22,570 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Perris
How many public schools are in Perris, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 32 open public schools with a location address in Perris: 18 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 22,570 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Perris?
Schools with an address in Perris belong to 4 education agencies, led by Val Verde Unified (15 schools), Perris Elementary (10 schools), Perris Union High (6 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Perris?
Orange Vista High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Perris, with 2,396 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Perris?
Yes. 2 of the 32 public schools in Perris are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including California Military Institute, Innovative Horizons Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Perris schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Perris public schools is 23.5:1, 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 Perris 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