For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,396 students in Templeton, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Templeton, CA are Templeton Middle School, Vineyard Elementary School and Templeton Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Templeton, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Templeton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Templeton, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Templeton, CA include Templeton Middle School, Vineyard Elementary School and Templeton Home.
How many public elementary schools are located in Templeton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Templeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Templeton?
Templeton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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