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Best Temecula Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 22,486 students in Temecula, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Temecula, CA are Great Oak High School, Chaparral High School 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 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 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chaparral High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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%

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, Chaparral High School and Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire.
How many public high schools are located in Temecula?
14 public high schools are located in Temecula.
What is the racial composition of students in Temecula?
Temecula public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Temecula are often viewed compared to one another?

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