Murrieta, California, offers a diverse and comprehensive education system, primarily served by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District (MVUSD). The district comprises eleven elementary schools (K-5), four middle schools (6-8), and three comprehensive high schools (Murrieta Valley High School, Vista Murrieta High School, and Murrieta Mesa High School). Additionally, the district includes Creekside High School, a continuation school, and an independent study school, providing flexible education options to meet varied student needs.

Calvary Chapel Bible College, which operated at the historic Murrieta Hot Springs Resort site from 1994 until 2022, has been a significant educational institution in the community. Its affiliated private comprehensive school at Calvary Chapel Murrieta serves students from kindergarten through ninth grade. Although the senior high school in the Calvary Chapel Murrieta system closed in 2019, the institution continues to play a vital role in the community’s education landscape.

For higher education, residents of Murrieta have convenient access to several institutions. Mt. San Jacinto College, with locations in nearby Temecula and Menifee, provides community college education. The University of California, Riverside (UCR), is the closest public university, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Murrieta also hosts a University of Phoenix learning center and an Azusa Pacific University satellite campus, expanding the higher education opportunities available to residents.

Murrieta's blend of strong public schools and accessible higher education institutions ensures that residents have ample opportunities for academic and personal growth, making it an attractive place for families and students alike.