For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 17,803 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Vail Ranch Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33340 Camino Piedra Rojo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Temecula Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42075 Meadows Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Gr: 6-8 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
James L. Day Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40775 Camino Campos Verdes
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Home Instead Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42240 Camino Romo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6150
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6150
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Margarita Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30600 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7370
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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%
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 middle schools in Temecula, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Temecula, CA include Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School, Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire and Temecula International Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Temecula?
16 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?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Temecula include: Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne vs. Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire, Margarita Middle School vs. Temecula Middle School, Vail Ranch Middle School vs. Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
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