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Schools in 92596 — Winchester, California: 92596 schools average 6.6 points above the state — but the range is 26.7 points wide.

92596 has 7 ranked schools in Winchester, averaging a Scope Score of 51.4/100 — 6.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 41.7 to 68.4, a 26.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
51.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.7
41.7 – 68.4
Avg Exceeded %
24.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.0%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 92596 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Temecula Preparatory with a Scope Score of 68 and 41.2% of students exceeding standard.

Average proficiency falls 6.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92596. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92596 averages 16.0%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92596 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92596
92596Winchester7Solid
51.4/100
92595Wildomar7Developing
39.2/100
-12.2
92592Temecula20Solid
53.5/100
+2.1
92591Temecula8Solid
51.3/100
-0.1
92590Temecula5Developing
44.3/100
-7.1
92602Irvine4Strong
76.0/100
+24.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92596

1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92596

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Temecula Preparatory
Temecula Valley Unified Strong All-Around
41.2%Solid
68/100
2French Valley Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
28.6%Solid
55/100
3Liberty High
Perris Union High Building Momentum
17.0%Solid
52/100
4Harvest Hill S.T.E.A.M. Academy
Menifee Union Building Momentum
25.9%Solid
52/100
5Temecula Valley Charter
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
22.5%Developing
48/100
6Susan La Vorgna Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified Building Momentum
25.5%Developing
42/100
7Winchester Elementary
Hemet Unified Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
42/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schools in 92596Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92596 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92596

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 92596 (Winchester) good?
92596 has 7 ranked schools in Winchester, averaging a Scope Score of 51.4/100 — 6.6 points above the state average. 24.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92596?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92596 is Temecula Preparatory with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 41.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92596 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92596 average a Scope Score of 51.4/100 — 6.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 24.8% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92596?
Zip code 92596 has 7 ranked 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. Full methodology and weights.