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Elementary Schools in Temecula, California: Temecula schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 54.8/100

Temecula, California has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.8/100 — 11.1 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Abby Reinke Elementary at 69/100, where 44.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Temecula schools average 32.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.2% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
54.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.5
36.0 – 68.5
Avg Exceeded %
32.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
15.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary14Solid
54.8/100
32.1%+11.1
High5Solid
55.6/100
18.6%+8.1
Middle5Solid
51.7/100
25.6%+11.2

How Temecula schools compare

Temecula has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.8/100 — 11.1 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Abby Reinke Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 44.5% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Temecula schools average 32.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Temecula averages 15.2% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Temecula

4 Strong All-Around3 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Temecula

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Great Oak High
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
32.6%Strong
73/100
2Abby Reinke Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
44.5%Solid
69/100
3Chaparral High
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
25.8%Solid
66/100
4Red Hawk Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
38.9%Solid
66/100
5Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
35.6%Solid
65/100
6Temecula Valley High
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
22.0%Solid
64/100
7Temecula Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
32.6%Solid
64/100
8Rancho Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
33.8%Solid
59/100
9Paloma Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Culture First
31.5%Solid
57/100
10Crowne Hill Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
35.7%Solid
57/100
11Tony Tobin Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Culture First
37.6%Solid
56/100
12Ysabel Barnett Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
33.0%Solid
55/100
13Temecula Luiseno Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Culture First
36.6%Solid
55/100
14James L. Day Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
25.8%Solid
55/100
15Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
27.5%Solid
53/100
16Vintage Hills Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
31.0%Solid
53/100
17Pauba Valley Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
32.6%Solid
52/100
18Vail Ranch Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
25.3%Solid
51/100
19Nicolas Valley Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
24.3%Developing
47/100
20Susan H. Nelson
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
47/100
21Temecula Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
17.5%Developing
41/100
22Margarita Middle
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
16.9%Developing
36/100
23Vail Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
16.9%Developing
36/100
24Rancho Vista High
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
2.6%Needs Support
28/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 24 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Temecula

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Linfield Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1136 students
16:1Private
Rancho Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 914 students
16:1Private
Van Avery Prep
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 567 students
19:1Private
Temecula Montessori Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades TK-3 · 42 students
21:1Private
Wild Roots Holistic Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 31 students
4:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Temecula

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Temecula good?
Temecula's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.8/100, which is 11.1 points above the state average. 32.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Temecula?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Temecula is Abby Reinke Elementary with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 44.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Temecula schools compare to the state average?
Temecula elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.8/100 — 11.1 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 32.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.2% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Temecula?
Temecula has 14 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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