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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hemet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 20,811 students in Hemet, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 749 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hemet, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hemet, CA are Western Center Academy, Cawston Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hemet, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hemet have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hemet, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Cawston Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 West Menlo Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Gr: K-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 South Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Gr: K-5 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Hemet High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41701 Stetson Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 2,414 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Fruitvale Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 West Fruitvale Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Gr: K-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Mcsweeny Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
451 West Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Gr: K-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
West Valley High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Mustang Way
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,857 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Tahquitz High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4425 Titan Trail
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,761 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Gr: K-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Bautista Creek Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
441 Lake St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0822
Gr: K-5 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
43900 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0800
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Little Lake Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26091 Meridian St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1660
Gr: K-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Rancho Viejo Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
985 North Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Gr: 6-8 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
41535 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Hemet Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
633 East Kimball Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
41051 Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1670
Gr: K-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Diamond Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
291 West Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Gr: 6-8 | 1,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 West Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Gr: K-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Jacob Wiens Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
935 East Campus Way
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Acacia Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 East Acacia Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Gr: 6-8 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Alessandro High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
831 East Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5182
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Hemet Dual Language Academy
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 927-8676
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hemet, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hemet, CA include Western Center Academy, Cawston Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hemet?
22 public schools are located in Hemet.
What percentage of students in Hemet go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hemet are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hemet?
Hemet public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hemet are often viewed compared to one another?

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