For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 16,502 students in Temecula, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Temecula, CA are Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School, Temecula International Academy and Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temecula, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Temecula have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Temecula, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
Magnet 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: #22.
Temecula International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #33.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #44.
James L. Day Middle School
Magnet 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: #55.
Vail Ranch Middle School
Magnet 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: #66.
Temecula Middle School
Magnet 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: #77.
Margarita Middle School
Magnet 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: #88.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #99.
Citrus Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #1010.
Empire Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #1111.
Pacific Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #1212.
River Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #1313.
Susan H. Nelson
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #1414.
Harbor Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #1515.
Vista Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Temecula, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Context: Middle School, Temecula (Closed 2013)
Charter School
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
Keegan Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
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 middle schools in Temecula, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Temecula, CA include Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School, Temecula International Academy and Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire.
How many public middle schools are located in Temecula?
15 public middle schools are located in Temecula.
What is the racial composition of students in Temecula?
Temecula public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Temecula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Temecula include: Margarita Middle School vs. Temecula Middle School, Vail Ranch Middle School vs. Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School, Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School vs. Vail Ranch Middle School
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