For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 33,896 students in Temecula, CA (there are 16 private schools, serving 4,812 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Temecula, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Temecula, CA are Great Oak High School, Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School and Pauba Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temecula, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Temecula have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Temecula, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Oak High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32555 Deer Hollow Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6450
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 3,043 students
Rank: #22.
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32400 Camino San Dimas
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5199
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5199
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Pauba Valley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33125 Regina Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5140
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5140
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Red Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32045 Camino San Jose
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5125
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5125
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Tony Tobin Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45200 Morgan Hill Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6355
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6355
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #66.
Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42940 Via Rami
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5165
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5165
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #88.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Grades: K-8
| 308 students
Rank: #99.
Abby Reinke Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43799 Sunny Meadows Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-6610
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-6610
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1010.
Ysabel Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39925 Harveston Dr.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-5579
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-5579
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1111.
Crowne Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33535 Old Kent Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6370
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6370
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1212.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Grades: K-12
| 817 students
Rank: #1313.
Temecula Luiseno Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45754 Wolf Creek Dr. N.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6340
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6340
Grades: K-5
| 774 students
Rank: #1414.
Temecula Valley High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31555 Rancho Vista Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7300
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,864 students
Rank: #1515.
James L. Day Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40775 Camino Campos Verdes
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #1616.
Vintage Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42240 Camino Romo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-4260
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-4260
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1717.
Vail Ranch Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33340 Camino Piedra Rojo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #1818.
Temecula Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42075 Meadows Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #1919.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27215 Nicolas Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-4200
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,030 students
Rank: #2020.
Nicolas Valley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39600 N. General Kearney Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7180
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7180
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: #2121.
Rancho Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31530 La Serena Way
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7150
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7150
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2222.
Margarita Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30600 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7370
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7370
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: #2323.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Grades: K-12
| 693 students
Rank: #2424.
Citrus Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2121 N. Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 397 students
Rank: #2525.
Vail Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29835 Mira Loma Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7140
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7140
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #2626.
Empire Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: #2727.
Pacific Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Mater Dei Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #2828.
River Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 6,886 students
Rank: #2929.
Temecula Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41951 Moraga Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7130
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7130
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #3030.
Susan H. Nelson
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7360
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7360
Grades: 6-12
| 301 students
Rank: #3131.
Harbor Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 277 students
Rank: #3232.
Vista Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E. Bobier Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
Rank: #3333.
Rancho Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7320
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
35780 Abelia St.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6150
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6150
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Temecula, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
28780 Single Oak Dr
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 595-9095
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 595-9095
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
43000 Margarita Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 294-6512
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 294-6512
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Temecula, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Temecula, CA include Great Oak High School, Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School and Pauba Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Temecula?
34 public schools are located in Temecula.
What percentage of students in Temecula go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Temecula are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Temecula?
Temecula public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Temecula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Temecula include: Crowne Hill Elementary School vs. Abby Reinke Elementary School, Margarita Middle School vs. Temecula Middle School, Vail Ranch Middle School vs. Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
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