Temecula Preparatory School is a tuition-free, K-12, public charter school located in French Valley, California, just north of Temecula. The school is sponsored by the Temecula Valley Unified School District and was formerly managed and operated by Heritage Classical Charter Schools of America.
Serving 1,086 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Temecula Preparatory ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,086 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Temecula Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Temecula Preparatory's student population of 1,086 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,086 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
'A Heritage of Virtue, Wisdom and Knowledge'
School Rankings
Temecula Preparatory ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1519 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Temecula Preparatory's ranking?
Temecula Preparatory is ranked #1519 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Temecula Preparatory often compared to?
Temecula Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like French Valley Elementary School, Temecula Valley Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Temecula Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Temecula Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Temecula Preparatory?
1,086 students attend Temecula Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Temecula Preparatory students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Temecula Preparatory?
Temecula Preparatory has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Temecula Preparatory offer ?
Temecula Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Temecula Preparatory part of?
Temecula Preparatory is part of Temecula Preparatory School District.
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