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, Templeton High School and Eagle Canyon 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 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Vineyard Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2121 Vineyard Dr.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Grades: 3-5
| 445 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 Eighth St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Grades: K-2
| 433 students
Templeton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Templeton Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
960 Old County Rd
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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, Templeton High School and Eagle Canyon 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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