Nicolas Valley Elementary
Temecula, CA · Temecula Valley Unified · Grades K-5
1,790th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 68%▼ Declining
Nicolas Valley Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nicolas Valley Elementary 1,790th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2015 to 68th in 2025 — declining.
Nicolas Valley Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 343 students tested
Nicolas Valley Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 706 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.5% | 39.2% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 38.3% | 34.3% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.9% | 13.0% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 8.6% | 8.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.4% | 4.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Nicolas Valley Elementary
Typical home value $745K in zip 92591 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nicolas Valley Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Temecula International AcademyRiverside County Office of Education · 0 mi away · charter1,331st of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 54% - 9Alamos ElementaryTemecula Valley Unified · 1.4 mi away826th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 64% - 9Rancho ElementaryTemecula Valley Unified · 1.6 mi away1,114th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 56% - 8Ysabel Barnett ElementaryTemecula Valley Unified · 1.8 mi away1,150th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 62% - 8Daniel N. Buchanan ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 1.8 mi away1,621st of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 50% - 7Monte Vista ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 2.4 mi away1,850th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 47% - 5Temecula ElementaryTemecula Valley Unified · 2.7 mi away2,850th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 35% - 9Alta Murrieta ElementaryMurrieta Valley Unified · 2.8 mi away1,013th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nicolas Valley Elementary in?
Nicolas Valley Elementary is part of the Temecula Valley Unified district in Temecula, California.
Is Nicolas Valley Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nicolas Valley Elementary 1,790th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nicolas Valley Elementary?
Hispanic 39%, White 34%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 9% (706 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nicolas Valley Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92591 is $745K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.