For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,236 students in Templeton, CA (there are , serving 53 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Templeton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Templeton, CA are Templeton Middle School, Eagle Canyon High School and Templeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Templeton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Templeton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Templeton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Templeton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Vineyard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2121 Vineyard Dr.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Templeton Independent Study High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
964 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Templeton Home
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
964 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Eighth St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Gr: K-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Templeton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Templeton Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Gr: 5-12 | 2 students
960 Old County Rd
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Templeton, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Templeton, CA include Templeton Middle School, Eagle Canyon High School and Templeton High School.
How many public schools are located in Templeton?
7 public schools are located in Templeton.
What percentage of students in Templeton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Templeton are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Templeton?
Templeton public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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