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Best Temecula Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 19,243 students in Temecula, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Temecula, CA are Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School, Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire and Temecula International Academy. 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 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Temecula, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: 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%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy
35780 Abelia St.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6121
Gr: K-7 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Temecula, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in Temecula?
18 public middle schools are located in Temecula.
What is the racial composition of students in Temecula?
Temecula public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Temecula are often viewed compared to one another?

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