For the 2023 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 20,426 students in Hemet, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 713 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 Little Lake 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 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hemet have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Hemet, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 728 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Cawston Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 W. Menlo Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Grades: K-5
| 732 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Little Lake Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26091 Meridian St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1660
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1660
Grades: K-5
| 716 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Rancho Viejo Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
985 N. Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Valle Vista Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43900 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0800
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0800
Grades: K-5
| 709 students
Rank: #66.
Bautista Creek Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
441 Lake St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0822
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0822
Grades: K-5
| 901 students
Rank: #77.
Hemet High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41701 Stetson Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,407 students
Rank: #88.
West Valley High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Mustang Way
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #99.
Tahquitz High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Titan Trail
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,698 students
Rank: #1010.
Diamond Valley Middle School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
291 W. Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Grades: 6-8
| 1,031 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26400 Dartmouth Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5193
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #1212.
Alessandro High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
831 E. Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5182
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5182
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 E. Acacia Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Grades: 6-8
| 994 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Innovation K-8
Alternative School
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-8
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
41535 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,028 students
Rank: n/an/a
2800 W. Fruitvale Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Grades: K-5
| 795 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 S. Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: n/an/a
633 E. Kimball Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Grades: K-5
| 845 students
Rank: n/an/a
935 E. Campus Way
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
451 W. Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Grades: K-5
| 714 students
Rank: n/an/a
41051 Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1670
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1670
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 W. Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Grades: K-5
| 825 students
Rank: n/an/a
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 926-0700
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 926-0700
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Hemet, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Baypoint Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
College Prep High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
831 East Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-6440
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,203 students
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 Little Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hemet, CA?
23 public schools are located in Hemet, CA.
What percentage of students in Hemet, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hemet, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hemet, CA?
Hemet, CA public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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