Elementary Schools in Temecula, California

Above Average2024–25 data24 schools · avg 54.3/100

Temecula, California has 24 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.3/100 — 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Great Oak High at 73/100, where 32.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Temecula schools average 27.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.3% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

54.3

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

44.9

28.0 – 72.9

Avg Exceeded %

27.9%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

19.3%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

How Temecula schools compare

Temecula's 24 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.3 — 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.0 to 72.9, a 44.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Great Oak High with a Scope Score of 73 and 32.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Temecula schools average 27.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Temecula averages 19.3%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Temecula

7 Strong All-Around3 Culture First14 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Temecula ranked by Scope Score

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

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

Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
Parent and community engagement levels
Quality of special education and gifted programs
How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Temecula good?

Temecula's 24 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.3/100, which is 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 27.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). 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 Great Oak High with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 32.6% 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 54.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 27.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.0 to 72.9, a 44.9-point spread.

How many schools are in Temecula?

Temecula has 24 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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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