For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,236 students in Templeton, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 53 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Templeton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Templeton, CA are Templeton Middle School, Eagle Canyon High School and Templeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Templeton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Templeton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Templeton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Templeton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Vineyard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2121 Vineyard Dr.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Templeton Independent Study High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
964 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Templeton Home
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
964 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Eighth St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Gr: K-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Templeton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Templeton Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Gr: 5-12 | 2 students
960 Old County Rd
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Templeton, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Templeton, CA include Templeton Middle School, Eagle Canyon High School and Templeton High School.
How many public schools are located in Templeton?
7 public schools are located in Templeton.
What percentage of students in Templeton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Templeton are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Templeton?
Templeton public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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