Best Schools in Wildomar, California
16 schools · 9 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 3 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Wildomar by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts - Chino Valley
Elementary · Sycamore Acad of Sci and Cultural Arts - Chino Vly Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Grace Christian School of Wildomar
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
California Lutheran High School
High. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Wildomar for 2026 are Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts - Chino Valley (7.8/10), Grace Christian School of Wildomar (7.8/10), and California Lutheran High School (7.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
16
8 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$523,500
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
16
8 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$523,500
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 4.4/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wildomar schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wildomar schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wildomar
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts - Chino Valley | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Grace Christian School of Wildomar | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | California Lutheran High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Faith Baptist Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Cornerstone Christian School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Bundy Canyon Christian School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Donald Graham Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Elsinore High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | William Collier Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $98,132
- Median home value
- $523,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Avg commute
- 39 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77%
46% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Wildomar compares
California rank
#365 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$98k
98% of California median
Schools in this city
13
About Schools in Wildomar, California
Wildomar, California is home to 16 schools, including 8 public schools and 8 private schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.1 out of 10, schools in Wildomar show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Wildomar is Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts - Chino Valley with a composite score of 7.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Wildomar is served by 3 school districts: Lake Elsinore Unified, Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts District, Sycamore Acad of Sci and Cultural Arts - Chino VLY DIST. These districts collectively serve 21,557 students.
Wildomar's community shows 18% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $98,132. The poverty rate in the area is 11.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.8 | ||
| 2 | 488 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.4 | ||
| 3 | 459 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 4 | 734 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 5 | 595 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 6 | 514 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.7 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Bundy Canyon Christian School
Private
150 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 2 | Bundy Canyon Christian School
Private
100 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 24 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,062 students · 6th–8th | 3.8 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,065 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | California Lutheran High School
Private
91 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | California Lutheran High School
Private
84 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 students · Kindergarten–11th | 7.8 |
| 2 | Faith Baptist Academy
Private
73 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.0 |
| 3 | Cornerstone Christian School
Private
254 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.0 |
Schools in Wildomar
Wildomar, California · 16 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$98,132
Median Home Value
$523,500
Median Rent
$2,042/mo
Population
34,505
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
39 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Community Profile
Wildomar has a median household income of $98,132. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $523,500, with a median rent of $2,042/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.4%. The average commute in the area is 39 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 3
- Other
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Wildomar, California
How many schools are in Wildomar, California?
Wildomar has 16 schools, including 8 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Wildomar, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Wildomar is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Wildomar, California?
The top-ranked school in Wildomar on MySchoolScout is Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts - Chino Valley with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Wildomar, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Wildomar on MySchoolScout is Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts - Chino Valley with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Wildomar, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Wildomar on MySchoolScout is David A. Brown Middle with a composite score of 3.8/10.
What is the best high school in Wildomar, California?
The top-ranked high school in Wildomar on MySchoolScout is California Lutheran High School with a composite score of 7.6/10.
How many school districts serve Wildomar, California?
Wildomar is served by 3 school districts: Lake Elsinore Unified, Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts District, Sycamore Acad of Sci and Cultural Arts - Chino Vly Dist.
What is the education level in Wildomar, California?
According to Census data, 18% of adults in Wildomar have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Wildomar, California?
The median household income in Wildomar is approximately $98,132 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Wildomar, California?
Yes, Wildomar has 8 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Grace Christian School of Wildomar with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wildomar, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Wildomar is 16.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wildomar, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.