For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,511 students in Winchester, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 211 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Winchester, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Winchester, CA are Temecula Preparatory, Temecula Valley Charter and Susan La Vorgna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Winchester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winchester, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Gr: K-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Susan La Vorgna Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31777 Algarve Ave.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6385
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6385
Gr: K-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
French Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36680 Cady Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-3643
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-3643
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31600 Pat Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Gr: K-8 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28751 Winchester Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-0700
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-0700
Gr: K-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
32255 Leon Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 940-5700
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 940-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,537 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Winchester, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Winchester, CA include Temecula Preparatory, Temecula Valley Charter and Susan La Vorgna Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winchester?
7 public schools are located in Winchester.
What percentage of students in Winchester go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Winchester are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester?
Winchester public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winchester include: Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy vs. Temecula Valley Charter, Susan La Vorgna Elementary School vs. French Valley Elementary School, French Valley Elementary School vs. Temecula Preparatory
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