Photo: Davishan99 · CC BY-SA 3.0Temecula’s public schools outscore 80% of California districts
On the state reading tests, 63% of Temecula’s students scored proficient, above the California average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Temecula, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Temecula’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 63% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,693 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
12 elementary schools, then five middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Harbor Springs Charter, JCS - Pine Hills, Empire Springs Charter, River Springs Charter, Rancho Christian School (private), Wild Roots Holistic Learning Center (private), Trinity Lutheran Preschool (private), Temecula Montessori Academy (private), The University of America High School (private), Concord Lutheran Academy (private) and Big Springs Center & School (private) are in town. Home INstead INnovation Academy, Method Schools LA, Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne and Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Temecula’s grade
A−: better than 80% of California school districts, #171 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Temecula, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Temecula · depends on your address
Chaparral High
Grades 9–12 · 3,136 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Great Oak High
Grades 9–12 · 2,946 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Temecula Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 2,739 students · 23:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Temecula · depends on your address
Chaparral High
Grades 9–12 · 3,136 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Great Oak High
Grades 9–12 · 2,946 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Temecula Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 2,739 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Temecula’s public schools are run by Temecula Valley Unified School District. Parts of Temecula (17% of its land) are served by Murrieta Valley Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Temecula vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Temecula’s borders.
Every school in Temecula
37 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Temecula’s schools
Are Temecula’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Temecula children attend outscore 80% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #171 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Temecula in?
Temecula Valley Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 26,274 students in 30 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Temecula are served by Murrieta Valley Unified.
Where do Temecula kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Chaparral High, Great Oak High and Temecula Valley High.
What is Temecula’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Temecula Valley Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Temecula spend per student?
$15,693 in Temecula Valley Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Temecula?
Yes: Rancho Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 992 students), Wild Roots Holistic Learning Center (nonsectarian, grades PK–4, 118 students), Trinity Lutheran Preschool (religious, grades PK–K, 115 students), Temecula Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 115 students), The University of America High School (religious, grades 9–12, 100 students), Concord Lutheran Academy (religious, grades 2–8, 23 students) and Big Springs Center & School (special education, grades 1–8, 15 students). Temecula also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Temecula families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.