Temecula: School Guide

The school district for Temecula, California educates approximately 30,000 students in 31 schools. In many years since the turn of the century, certain individual schools in Temecula have been “California Distinguished School” award recipients.

Temecula Public Elementary Schools

• Abby Reinke Elementary School
• Alamos Elementary School
• Barnett Elementary School
• Crowne Hill Elementary School
• French Valley Elementary School
• Jackson Elementary School
• LaVorgna Elementary School
• Nicolas Valley Elementary School
• Paloma Elementary School
• Pauba Valley Elementary School
• Rancho Elementary School
• Red Hawk Elementary School
• Temecula Elementary School
• Temecula Luiseño Elementary School
• Tony Tobin Elementary School
• Vail Elementary School
• Vintage Hills Elementary School

Temecula Middle Schools

• Bella Vista Middle School
• Day (James L.) Middle School
• Gardner (Erle Stanley) Middle School
• Margarita Middle School
• Temecula Middle School
• Vail Ranch Middle School

Temecula Public High Schools

• Chaparral High School
• Great Oak High School
• Temecula Valley High School

Temecula Public Alternative Schools

• Temecula Valley Adult School
• Rancho Vista High School (Continuation School)
• Temecula Advantage Virtual School
• Susan H. Nelson High School (Independent Study)

Temecula Charter Schools

• Temecula Valley Charter (K-8)
• Temecula Preparatory (K-12)

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Distinguished Schools in Temecula:

Each year, the California State Board of Education gives its “California Distinguished School” award to only about five-percent of the public schools in the state that have demonstrated an ability to provide exemplary educational programs. The rigorous selection process considers criteria such as the Academic Performance Index (API), the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), and the No Child Left Behind Program.

In 2012 alone, four schools in the Temecula School District received this honor:

Nicolas Valley Elementary School

• 39600 N. General Kearney
• Temecula, CA 92591
• Phone: (951) 695-7180

Paloma Elementary School

• 42940 Via Rami
• Temecula, CA 92592
• Phone: (951) 302-5165

Alamos Elementary School

• 38200 Pacific Park Dr.
• Murrieta, CA 92563
• Phone: (951) 294-6760

Temecula Preparatory (K-12)

• 35777 Abelia
• Winchester, CA 92596
• Phone: (951) 926-6776