Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac campus in Temecula

Temecula, Southern California

Bright futures begin at Saint Jeanne.

Discover Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School: a welcoming, co-educational community where academic ambition, faith and character grow together.

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Ideal Location

Learn, grow and belong in Temecula.

A safe, family-friendly community in Southern California’s Temecula Valley, with year-round sunshine, outdoor recreation, local culture and opportunities to explore the region.

Old Town, beaches and outdoor destinations featured in the program overview

Local life

Explore the Temecula Valley

Old Town shops, cafés and weekend events; shopping and dining at Promenade Temecula; festivals and farmers markets.

Southern California

Location & Access to Universities

Explore San Diego, Disneyland, Los Angeles and Orange County beaches beyond the classroom.

Campus: 32650 Avenida Lestonnac, Temecula, CA 92592.

Top College Acceptances

Harvard · MIT · Stanford

Saint Jeanne graduates have earned admission to leading universities. Personalized guidance and a rigorous college-preparatory foundation help students prepare for their next chapter.

University Acceptance Highlights

HarvardMITStanfordYaleUniversity of PennsylvaniaUSCBrownDartmouthJohns HopkinsNotre DameUCLAUC Berkeley

Acceptance highlights reported in the program overview; these represent graduate destinations across cohorts.

Ambition supported by opportunity.

100%College acceptance rate

$2.5M+Scholarships earned by the Class of 2025

11:1Student-to-teacher ratio

97%Student retention rate

Co-Educational Catholic School

Find your interests. Make your mark.

A close-knit community where students learn together, lead with purpose and put faith into action. Clubs, creative arts, service and athletics offer opportunities to participate and belong.

Leadership: ASB, class leadership and Student Ambassadors.
Career exploration: HOSA and hands-on FFA projects.
Creative expression: theater, performing and media arts.
Faith in action: Campus Ministry, Ministry of Magis and local outreach.

Saint Jeanne students celebrating together

Students taking part in a campus activity

Leadership & Connection

FFA & Hands-on Learning

Mustang Athletics

70% student participation in athletics. The Mustang Athletic Performance Center supports on-campus strength, conditioning and training.

Rankings & Academic Excellence

#1 Private High School in Riverside County

Challenging coursework, college credit and hands-on discovery prepare students for university and life.

Niche rankings as reported in the supplied program overview; rankings and course availability may change.

#1Private High School in Riverside County

A+Overall Niche grade

#11 of 184Best Catholic K-12 Schools in America

#41 of 1,146Best Catholic High Schools in America

#11Best Catholic High School in California

#30 of 3,234Most Diverse Private K-12 Schools in America

17 AP Courses

The program overview reports 17 AP courses and highlights the following offerings.

Subject Area	Featured AP Courses
Mathematics	AP Precalculus; AP Statistics; AP Calculus AB; AP Calculus BC
Science & Technology	AP Environmental Science; AP Computer Science Principles; AP Biology; AP Chemistry; AP Physics
World Languages	AP Spanish Language & Culture
Visual Arts	AP 2-D Art & Design
Interdisciplinary Studies	AP Seminar

Spanish through AP level, plus four levels of American Sign Language (ASL).

College Credit in High School

Through the partnership with Mt. San Jacinto College, students can take college courses on campus and earn transferable college credit before graduation.

Purposeful College Preparation

UC A-G approved college-preparatory courses build a foundation for UC, CSU and selective universities. Every senior completes a research-based thesis with an ethical evaluation and presents it in a Senior Exit Interview.

Explore. Create. Innovate.

PLTW-aligned Biomedical Science and Engineering pathways include Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, Biomedical Innovation and Introduction to Engineering Design, alongside robotics and physics.

Support for International Students

ESL placement guided by application and interview, academic and social-emotional check-ins, progress monitoring, host family communication and encouragement to join sports, clubs and tutoring.

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Interest Area	Club / Activity	What It Offers
Leadership	Associated Student Body (ASB) & Class Leadership	Student government, event planning, rallies, school spirit and student representation.
Health & Science	HOSA — Future Health Professionals	Explore healthcare and biomedical careers through leadership, service and competitions.
Agriculture & Innovation	Agro Science Program	Hands-on campus farm, garden and greenhouse projects, agricultural education, public speaking and leadership.
Creative Arts	Theater, Performing & Media Arts	School plays, musicals, dance, and performing and media arts productions.
School Community	Student Ambassadors	Welcome prospective families and lead Open Houses and campus visits.
Faith & Service	Campus Ministry & Ministry of Magis	Weekly Mass, retreats, worship nights, prayer, service opportunities and immersion study trips.
Local Outreach	Community Service	Engage with and support the local community.
School Spirit	Social Activities	Friendsgiving, Spirit Week, Homecoming, pep rallies, Prom and Senior Sunset.