For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 7,983 students in Perris, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Perris, CA are Val Verde Student Success Academy, Orange Vista High School and Citrus Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perris, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Perris have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Perris, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Orange Vista High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Perris, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Val Verde Student Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
972 W. Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Gr: 6-10 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Orange Vista High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 East Orange Ave.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 490-4660
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 490-4660
Gr: 9-12 | 2,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Citrus Hill High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18150 Wood Rd.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 490-0400
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 490-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
California Military Institute
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Gr: 5-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Scholar Plus Online Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 W. Ellis Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Perris High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 E. Nuevo Rd.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-2171
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 2,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Perris Lake High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
418 W. Ellis Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Val Verde High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
972 West Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways For Adult Life Skills
Special Education School
515 East Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Gr: 12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Perris, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Perris, CA include Val Verde Student Success Academy, Orange Vista High School and Citrus Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perris?
10 public high schools are located in Perris.
What is the racial composition of students in Perris?
Perris public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Perris are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Perris include: Perris High School vs. Citrus Hill High School
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