For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,644 students in Sun City, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Sun City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Sun City, CA are Taawila Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School and Menifee Virtual. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sun City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sun City, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taawila Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30344 Stage Coach Rd.
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 723-3001
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 723-3001
Grades: K-5
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Mesa View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27227 Heritage Lake Dr.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-1284
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-1284
Grades: K-5
| 905 students
Rank: #33.
Menifee Virtual
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27625 Sherman Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 679-8356
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 679-8356
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgemoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25455 Ridgemoor Rd.
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 672-6450
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 672-6450
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #55.
Boulder Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27327 Juniper Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-8931
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-8931
Grades: K-5
| 840 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26001 Briggs Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 940-5447
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 940-5447
Grades: 9-12
| 2,428 students
Rank: #77.
Romoland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25890 Antelope Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2910
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2910
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
Ethan A Chase Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28100 Calm Horizon Dr.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Grades: 6-8
| 1,368 students
Rank: #99.
Harvest Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29955 Watson Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2915
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2915
Grades: K-5
| 775 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillside Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
29955 Watson Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sun City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sun City, CA include Taawila Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School and Menifee Virtual.
How many public schools are located in Sun City?
10 public schools are located in Sun City.
What percentage of students in Sun City go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Sun City are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sun City?
Sun City public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sun City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sun City include: Boulder Ridge Elementary School vs. Mesa View Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School vs. Boulder Ridge Elementary School
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