Hendrick Ranch Elementary

Hendrick Ranch Elementary sits in the western part of Moreno Valley, a sprawling Inland Empire city where housing is more affordable than coastal Southern California but commutes to the LA or San Diego areas are still manageable. The school's science scores stand out relative to its English and math performance, which may reflect some strong classroom-level instruction in that subject even as the school works to build momentum overall. Families who are rooted in this community and looking for a neighborhood school where there's room to grow — and who want to be part of that growth — may find Hendrick Ranch a place worth watching.