Hillcrest Academy Photo - Elementary School student making snow!

Best Temecula Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 4,812 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 Linfield Christian School, St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School, and Van Avery Prep.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
29% of private schools in Temecula, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Temecula Private Schools (2025)

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: 13 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Van Avery Prep
Van Avery Prep Photo
(1)
29851 Santiago Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 506-3123
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Abc Childcare Center
Abc Childcare Center Photo
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
Rancho Christian School Photo - High School Student Ambassadors!
(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
ABC Child Care Village Photo
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
Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy Photo - Elementary School student making snow!
(1)
29275 Santiago Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-4754
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Red Hawk KinderCare
Red Hawk KinderCare Photo - Learning Adventures Classroom
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 Tuition listed
Wild Roots Holistic Learning Center
Alternative School
27655 Jefferson Ave
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 677-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Winchester KinderCare
Winchester KinderCare Photo - Winchester KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
40295 Winchester Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-0403
Gr: NS-PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Temecula, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Temecula, CA include Linfield Christian School, St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School, and Van Avery Prep.
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 30% 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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