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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Temecula Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 36,290 students in Temecula, CA (there are 15 private schools, serving 4,449 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Temecula, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Temecula, CA are Great Oak High School, Red Hawk Elementary School and Helen Hunt Jackson 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 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Temecula, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Oak High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32555 Deer Hollow Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,946 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Red Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32045 Camino San Jose
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5125
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32400 Camino San Dimas
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5199
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Pauba Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33125 Regina Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5140
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
42940 Via Rami
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5165
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Tony Tobin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45200 Morgan Hill Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6355
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Abby Reinke Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43799 Sunny Meadows Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-6610
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Ysabel Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
39925 Harveston Dr.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-5579
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Crowne Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33535 Old Kent Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6370
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Temecula Luiseno Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45754 Wolf Creek Dr. North
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6340
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27215 Nicolas Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Vintage Hills Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42240 Camino Romo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-4260
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Rancho Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31530 La Serena Way
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7150
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Vail Ranch Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33340 Camino Piedra Rojo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
Nicolas Valley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39600 North General Kearney Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7180
Gr: K-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1919.
Temecula Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42075 Meadows Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
James L. Day Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40775 Camino Campos Verdes
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Gr: 6-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
Temecula Valley High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31555 Rancho Vista Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,739 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Home Instead Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42240 Camino Romo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6150
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Margarita Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30600 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2424.
Vail Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
29835 Mira Loma Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7140
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2525.
Citrus Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2121 North Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Temecula Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41951 Moraga Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7130
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Empire Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 1,854 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2929.
River Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 7,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Susan H. Nelson
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7360
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3131.
Harbor Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3232.
Vista Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 East Bobier Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27232 Via Industria
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 461-4620
Gr: K-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3434.
Rancho Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Inland Empire Springs Charter
Charter School
8968 Archibald Ave
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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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, Red Hawk Elementary School and Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Temecula?
38 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 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Temecula?
Temecula public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Temecula are often viewed compared to one another?

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