For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 21,731 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Oak High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32555 Deer Hollow Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6450
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 3,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27215 Nicolas Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-4200
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Temecula Valley High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31555 Rancho Vista Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7300
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,735 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Citrus Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2121 North Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Empire Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 1,582 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
River Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 7,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Pacific Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Mater Dei Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Susan H. Nelson
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7360
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7360
Gr: 6-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Harbor Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Vista Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Bobier Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Rancho Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7320
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Temecula, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
28780 Single Oak Dr
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 595-9095
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 595-9095
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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?
13 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?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Temecula include: Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne vs. Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire, Temecula Valley High School vs. Great Oak High School, Great Oak High School vs. Temecula Valley High School
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