Top 10 Best Temecula Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 20,791 students in Temecula, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Temecula, CA are Great Oak High School, Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire and Temecula Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temecula, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Temecula have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Temecula, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Great Oak High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Temecula, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Oak High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32555 Deer Hollow Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 3,043 students
Rank: #22.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Grades: K-12
| 817 students
Rank: #33.
Temecula Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31555 Rancho Vista Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,864 students
Rank: #44.
Chaparral High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27215 Nicolas Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,030 students
Rank: #55.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Grades: K-12
| 693 students
Rank: #66.
Citrus Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2121 N. Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 397 students
Rank: #77.
Empire Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: #88.
Pacific Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Mater Dei Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #99.
River Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 6,886 students
Rank: #1010.
Susan H. Nelson
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7360
Grades: 6-12
| 301 students
Rank: #1111.
Harbor Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 277 students
Rank: #1212.
Vista Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E. Bobier Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
Rank: #1313.
Rancho Vista High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Temecula, California

Temecula, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
28780 Single Oak Dr
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 595-9095
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
43000 Margarita Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 294-6512
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Temecula, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Temecula, CA include Great Oak High School, Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire and Temecula Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Temecula?
13 public high schools are located in Temecula.
What is the racial composition of students in Temecula?
Temecula public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Temecula are often viewed compared to one another?

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