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Best Temecula Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 4,745 students in Temecula, CA (there are 36 public schools, serving 35,605 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Temecula, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Temecula, CA include Rancho Christian School, Van Avery Prep, and Linfield Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
29% of private schools in Temecula, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Temecula Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School
St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School Photo - Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School educates students from preschool through high school.
(Catholic)
(19)
32650 Avenida Lestonnac
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 587-2505
Gr: PK-12 | 707 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Van Avery Prep
Van Avery Prep Photo
(1)
29851 Santiago Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 501-4270
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Abc Childcare Center
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Daycare / Preschool
29705 Solana Way
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-5251
Gr: PK-K | 340 students
Linfield Christian School
Linfield Christian School Photo - The Vision of Linfield Christian School is to relentlessly pursue the standard of excellence in Christ-centered, college preparatory education.
(Christian)
(6)
31950 Pauba Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rancho Christian School
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(Christian)
(15)
31300 Rancho Community Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-1408
Gr: NS-12 | 1,081 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
ABC Child Care Village
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Daycare / Preschool
40045 Village Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 491-0940
Gr: NS-K
Concord Lutheran Academy
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
29581 N General Kearny Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 777-4252
Gr: K-7 | 29 students Tuition listed
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
32220 Temecula Pkwy
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-3055
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Kid's World
Daycare / Preschool
29879 Santiago Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 458-6408
Gr: NS-PK
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
29879 Santiago Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-9429
Gr: PK-K | 134 students
Peppertree Montessori
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Montessori School
29373 Rancho California Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 676-5555
Gr: NS-1 | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Hawk KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
31935 Via Rio Temecula Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-3385
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Temecula Montessori Academy
Montessori School
27635 Jefferson Ave
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 676-6464
Gr: K-3 | 61 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1
Temecula Play & Learn School
Daycare / Preschool
42690 Margarita Rd
Temecula, CA 92589
(951) 693-0381
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
30470 Pauba Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-1492
Gr: NS-K | 142 students
Wild Roots Holistic Learning Center
Alternative School
27655 Jefferson Ave
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 677-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Winchester KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
40295 Winchester Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-0403
Gr: NS-PK
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Temecula, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
29275 Santiago Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-4754
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Temecula)
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,745 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
284 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
59%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1180
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,311
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.74
# American Indian Students
23 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
121 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
401 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
114 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,585 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
34%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,474 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
52%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Temecula, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Temecula, CA include Rancho Christian School, Van Avery Prep, and Linfield Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Temecula?
17 private schools are located in Temecula.
How diverse are private schools in Temecula?
Temecula private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Temecula go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Temecula are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Temecula?
29% of private schools in Temecula are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Temecula are often viewed compared to one another?

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