Temecula has a history of academic excellence.
Temecula’s public schools rank among the highest in state-administered achievement tests. More than 40 private primary and secondary schools and charter schools are available in the Temecula Valley.
Parents, business leaders and community members also contribute valued time and input to the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD). Through the Temecula Partners in Education program, the business community works with the District to support and establish technical/vocational education programs. Link to TVUSD website
Temecula is within a one-hour drive of 22 private and public colleges and universities with a combined enrollment of 151,068 students.
University of California, Riverside - Link 
University of California, Riverside Extension
University of California, San Diego - Link
California State University, San Marcos - Link
Mt. San Jacinto College (Menifee and San Jacinto) - Link
Palomar College, San Marcos - Link
Concordia University (Riverside County satellite campus) - Link
Cal State San Marcos, UCR Extension, the University of Redlands, and Concordia University offer classes in the city.
A Higher Education Center, including Mt. San Jacinto Community College, Cal State San Marcos, the University of California, Riverside, Concordia University, and Point Loma Nazarene University is planned for Temecula, which will offer an integrated curriculum designed to meet the needs of local business and industry, as well as provide the basics of core subjects.
Education Levels Attained:
Temecula is a well-educated city with 67.7% of its adults 25 & over have attended some college in 2005.
2005 Est. Pop. Age 25+ by Educational Attainment
Some college………… 34.7 %
Associates degree…… 8.4%
Bachelor’s degree……… 17.6%
Professional school degree… 1.3%
Graduate degree……… 5.7%
Source: 2006 Claritas