Temecula Preparatory School is a tuition-free, K-12, public charter school located in French Valley, California, just north of Temecula. The school is sponsored by the Temecula Valley Unified School District and was formerly managed and operated by Heritage Classical Charter Schools of America.
Serving 1,083 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Temecula Preparatory ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,083 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Temecula Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Temecula Preparatory's student population of 1,083 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,083 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Temecula Preparatory ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Temecula Preparatory is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1619 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Temecula Preparatory's ranking?
Temecula Preparatory is ranked #1619 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Temecula Preparatory often compared to?
Temecula Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Temecula Valley Charter, French Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Temecula Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Temecula Preparatory is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Temecula Preparatory?
1,083 students attend Temecula Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Temecula Preparatory students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Temecula Preparatory?
Temecula Preparatory has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Temecula Preparatory offer ?
Temecula Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Temecula Preparatory part of?
Temecula Preparatory is part of Temecula Preparatory School District.
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