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Rail Ranch Elementary

Murrieta Valley Unified · Riverside County · 25030 Via Santee Road, Murrieta, CA 92563-5020

(951) 696-1404 · www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/rail

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7/10
#2122
Rank 2122 out of 5,722
Top 37%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2198 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2317 · 60th percentile
Science7/10 · #1809 · 68th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Rail Ranch Elementary sits in the heart of Murrieta, one of Southwest Riverside County's fastest-growing family communities, where newer subdivisions, good weather, and a strong sense of neighborhood make it a popular landing spot for families relocating from pricier parts of Southern California. The school performs solidly across the board, with science as a particular bright spot, and it draws families who want a stable, community-rooted environment without the intensity of some of the higher-pressure schools in the district. If you're settling into the 92563 zip code and looking for a school where your kids can build real roots alongside neighbors in a similar stage of life, Rail Ranch is a natural fit.

Student Demographics

315 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
164 (52%)
White
70 (22%)
Multiple Races
34 (11%)
African American
20 (6%)
Asian
11 (3%)
Filipino
11 (3%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners39 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged200 (63%)
Students with Disabilities78 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

603
Enrollment
23.5
Teachers (FTE)
25.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3188 · 47th percentile

105 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found