For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,878 students in Winchester, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winchester, CA are Temecula Preparatory, Temecula Valley Charter and Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Winchester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Winchester, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Gr: K-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31600 Pat Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Gr: K-8 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winchester, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winchester, CA include Temecula Preparatory, Temecula Valley Charter and Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Winchester?
3 public middle schools are located in Winchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester?
Winchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Winchester include: Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy vs. Temecula Valley Charter, Temecula Valley Charter vs. Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy, Temecula Valley Charter vs. Temecula Preparatory
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