Moreno Valley, California has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $7,470 to $76,630 per year for indexed programs. Moreno Valley has a population of about 210,378. Median household income is $87,477 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Middle School Teacher at a median $100,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Moreno Valley
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Moreno Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Moreno Valley city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Moreno Valley.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,690
Avg net price
$30,031/yr
TuitionIn‑state$60,878
Out‑of‑state$60,878
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,464
Avg net price
$20,161/yr
TuitionIn‑state$49,470
Out‑of‑state$49,470
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,703
Avg net price
$32,654/yr
TuitionIn‑state$12,540
Out‑of‑state$12,540
Key stats- Retention rate: 52%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Avg net price
$22,677/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 48%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,951
Avg net price
$6,555/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,470
Out‑of‑state$20,070
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,083
Avg net price
$28,115/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,070
Avg net price
$46,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,677
Avg net price
$22,212/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $92,594 |
| Middle School Teacher | $100,810 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $94,746 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $100,130 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $94,107 |
| Teaching Assistant | $46,330 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $43,543 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Moreno Valley at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 210,378 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $87,477 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Moreno Valley-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Loma Linda, CA – 8.7 mi away (24,129 pop)
- Redlands, CA – 9.0 mi away (71,288 pop)
- Perris, CA – 9.4 mi away (76,331 pop)
- Riverside, CA – 11.0 mi away (2,065,627 pop)
- Colton, CA – 11.3 mi away (54,712 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Moreno Valley, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Moreno Valley. The closest is University of Redlands in Redlands, CA (9.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Fullerton (39.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Moreno Valley?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Moreno Valley are: Middle School Teacher ($100,810), Secondary School Teacher ($100,130), Elementary School Teacher ($98,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Loma Linda instead of Moreno Valley?
Loma Linda, CA is 8.7 miles from Moreno Valley and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Moreno Valley an affordable place to study elementary education?
Moreno Valley’s median household income of $87,477 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moreno Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 30, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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