For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,112 students in 92592, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92592, CA are Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School, Vail Ranch Middle School and Temecula Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92592 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92592, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92592, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Vail Ranch Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33340 Camino Piedra Rojo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Temecula Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42075 Meadows Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Home Instead Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42240 Camino Romo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6150
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6150
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Susan H. Nelson
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7360
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7360
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
35780 Abelia St.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6121
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6121
Gr: K-7 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92592, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92592, CA include Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School, Vail Ranch Middle School and Temecula Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92592?
6 public middle schools are located in 92592.
What is the racial composition of students in 92592?
92592 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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