For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,014 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 French Valley 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 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 73% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Grades: K-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #22.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-5
| 819 students
Rank: #44.
Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31600 Pat Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Grades: K-8
| 1,459 students
Rank: #55.
Susan La Vorgna Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31777 Algarve Ave.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6385
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6385
Grades: K-5
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28751 Winchester Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-0700
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-0700
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: n/an/a
32255 Leon Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 943-6369
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 943-6369
Grades: 9-12
| 2,444 students
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 French Valley 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 73% 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, Temecula Valley Charter vs. Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy, Susan La Vorgna Elementary School vs. French Valley Elementary School
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