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Schools in Riverside, CA


At a glance
112
Schools
61,819
Students
9
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedRiverside STEM Academy2nd of 2,162 California high schools
Biggest riser
Rosemary Kennedy Elementary up 880 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
California School for the Deaf-Riverside 5.3 students per teacher
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42 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (private or too few tested students)
Summary:

Riverside, California is served by 78 public schools across the 2024-2025 school year, spanning elementary, middle, high, and alternative programs, primarily within the Riverside Unified and Alvord Unified districts, in a region with significant economic diversity.

The standout academic performer is the Riverside STEM Academy, ranked #2 in the state, demonstrating exceptional achievement in all subjects. Other top schools include Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Frank Augustus Miller Middle. For strong graduation outcomes, Martin Luther King Junior High and Hillcrest High lead the comprehensive high schools. However, the district also faces challenges, with schools like Arlanza Elementary, Foothill Elementary, and Wells Middle performing in the lowest percentiles statewide and needing significant support.

On average, Riverside schools perform below state averages in English, math, and science proficiency, with math being a particular area of concern across all grade levels. The Riverside Unified district generally outperforms Alvord Unified academically despite similar levels of economic disadvantage among students. Parents should note that some schools with very high graduation rates have relatively low proficiency scores, indicating a potential gap between graduating and being fully prepared for college or careers.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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