For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 12,704 students in Temecula, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Temecula, CA are Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire, Temecula International Academy and Citrus Springs Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temecula, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Temecula have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Temecula, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Citrus Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2121 North Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Empire Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 1,582 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
River Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 7,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Pacific Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Mater Dei Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Harbor Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Vista Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Bobier Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Inland Empire Springs Charter
Charter School
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
28780 Single Oak Dr
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 595-9095
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 595-9095
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Temecula, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Temecula, CA include Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire, Temecula International Academy and Citrus Springs Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Temecula?
10 public charter schools are located in Temecula.
What is the racial composition of students in Temecula?
Temecula public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Temecula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Temecula include: Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne vs. Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire, Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire vs. Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
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