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Best Schools in Winchester, CA
Winchester, CA has 23 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 30,377 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Winchester meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Winchester, CA
The top high schools in Winchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vista Murrieta High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murrieta Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3493 Students
2. Chaparral High
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Projected Test Scores
Temecula Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3030 Students
3. Liberty High
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Perris Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1753 Students
4. Tahquitz High
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Projected Test Scores
Hemet Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1727 Students
5. West Valley High
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Projected Test Scores
Hemet Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students
6. Heritage High
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Projected Test Scores
Perris Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2428 Students
Best Middle Schools in Winchester, CA
The top middle schools in Winchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murrieta Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1396 Students
2. Bella Vista Middle
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Temecula Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1396 Students
3. Bell Mountain Middle
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Menifee Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1097 Students
4. Ethan A Chase Middle
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Romoland Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1368 Students
5. Rancho Viejo Middle
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Hemet Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
6. Diamond Valley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hemet Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1078 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Winchester, CA
The top elementary schools in Winchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alamos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Temecula Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 823 Students
2. French Valley Elementary
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Temecula Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 880 Students
3. Lisa J. Mails Elementary
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Murrieta Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1019 Students
4. Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Menifee Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1298 Students
5. Mesa View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Romoland Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 905 Students
6. Susan La Vorgna Elementary
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Temecula Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 810 Students
7. Southshore Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Menifee Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 874 Students
8. Winchester Elementary
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Hemet Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 683 Students
9. Harmony Elementary
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Hemet Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 684 Students
10. Mcsweeny Elementary
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Hemet Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 746 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Winchester, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Winchester, CA has a total population of 8,417 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Winchester, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Winchester, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Winchester, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Winchester, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Winchester, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Winchester, CA
How many schools are in Winchester, CA?
Winchester, CA has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 30,377 students in total.
How do schools in Winchester perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Winchester score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Winchester meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Winchester?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Winchester
7 of 7 schools in Winchester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 5C: 1
All 7 public schools we grade in Winchester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (7)
- French Valley Elementary
- Harvest Hill Steam Academy
- Liberty High
- Susan La Vorgna Elementary
- Temecula Preparatory
- Temecula Valley Charter
- Winchester Elementary
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.