Rail Ranch Elementary
Murrieta, CA · Murrieta Valley Unified · Grades K-5
2,203rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 61%▼ Declining
Rail Ranch Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rail Ranch Elementary 2,203rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 61% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2015 to 61th in 2025 — declining.
Rail Ranch Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 324 students tested
Rail Ranch Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 640 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.7% | 49.8% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| White | 41.2% | 24.1% | ▼ 17.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 12.2% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Asian | 9.0% | 6.9% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 6.4% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Rail Ranch Elementary
Typical home value $693K in zip 92563 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rail Ranch Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Avaxat ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 0.6 mi away3,479th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 30% - 9Alta Murrieta ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 0.9 mi away1,013th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 61% - 9Antelope Hills ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 1.3 mi away1,109th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 60% - 7Monte Vista ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 1.7 mi away1,850th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 47% - 9Tovashal ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 1.9 mi away1,022nd of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 59% - 8Daniel N. Buchanan ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 2.2 mi away1,621st of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 50% - 7E. Hale Curran ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 2.3 mi away2,151st of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 47% - 8Murrieta ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 2.6 mi away1,461st of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rail Ranch Elementary in?
Rail Ranch Elementary is part of the Murrieta Valley Unified district in Murrieta, California.
Is Rail Ranch Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rail Ranch Elementary 2,203rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rail Ranch Elementary?
Hispanic 50%, White 24%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 7% (640 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rail Ranch Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92563 is $693K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.