For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 13,840 students in Hemet, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hemet, CA are Western Center Academy, Harmony Elementary School and Cawston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hemet, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hemet have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hemet, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S. Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 791-1830
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Cawston Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 W. Menlo Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-0277
Grades: K-5
| 764 students
Rank: #44.
Bautista Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
441 Lake St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0822
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0822
Grades: K-5
| 925 students
Rank: #55.
Mcsweeny Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 W. Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-4366
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #66.
Fruitvale Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W. Fruitvale Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1680
Grades: K-5
| 769 students
Rank: #77.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43900 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0800
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 927-0800
Grades: K-5
| 722 students
Rank: #88.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41535 Mayberry Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #99.
Hemet Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
633 E. Kimball Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1630
Grades: K-5
| 889 students
Rank: #1010.
Little Lake Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1660
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1660
Grades: K-5
| 639 students
Rank: #1111.
Rancho Viejo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 N. Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 959 students
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of Innovation K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-8
| 884 students
Rank: #1313.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41051 Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1670
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-1670
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1414.
Diamond Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
291 W. Chambers St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 925-2899
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #1515.
Jacob Wiens Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
935 E. Campus Way
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3734
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #1616.
Acacia Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E. Acacia Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1620
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1717.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. Whittier Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650
Grades: K-5
| 846 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 elementary schools in Hemet, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hemet, CA include Western Center Academy, Harmony Elementary School and Cawston Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hemet, CA?
17 public elementary schools are located in Hemet, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Hemet, CA?
Hemet, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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