For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,380 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 43% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Templeton, CA (2026-27)
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 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Eighth St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Gr: K-2 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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