For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,863 students in Lake Elsinore, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lake Elsinore, CA are Temescal Canyon High School, Lakeside High School and Keith Mccarthy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Elsinore, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lake Elsinore have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lake Elsinore, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Temescal Canyon High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Lake Elsinore, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Temescal Canyon High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28755 El Toro Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7250
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 2,248 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32593 Riverside Dr.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7300
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,657 students
Rank: #33.
Keith Mccarthy Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Grades: K-12
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
Ortega High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Chaney St. Bldg. 100
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7065
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7065
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Lake Elsinore, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Grades: 1-12
| 87 students
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
18730 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1405 Ed Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Tri-valley Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lake Elsinore, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lake Elsinore, CA include Temescal Canyon High School, Lakeside High School and Keith Mccarthy Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Lake Elsinore?
4 public high schools are located in Lake Elsinore.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Elsinore?
Lake Elsinore public high schools minority enrollment is 81% 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 Lake Elsinore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lake Elsinore include: Lakeside High School vs. Temescal Canyon High School, Temescal Canyon High School vs. Lakeside High School, Ortega High School vs. Keith Mccarthy Academy
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