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Riverside Unified


At a glance
755thof 1,543 California districts▲ 14
Better than 51% of California districts
3380 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501-3810
·(951) 788-7135·All California district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 51.1% of districts
50
Schools
38,002
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedRiverside STEM Academy2nd of 2,162 California high schools
Biggest riser
Monroe Elementary up 765 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Raincross High (Continuation) 8.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
6 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Riverside Unified School District operates 48 schools serving grades K-12, presenting a diverse educational landscape with significant variation in performance across the city.

Standout schools include the exceptional Riverside STEM Academy, ranked #2 in the state, alongside other high performers like Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Martin Luther King Junior High. However, the district also faces challenges, with some schools like Harada Elementary and the continuation high schools (Abraham Lincoln and Raincross High) showing much lower academic proficiency and higher chronic absenteeism.

Overall, the district's graduation rate is strong, but academic proficiency in core subjects like math and English generally lags behind state averages. Parents will find a wide spectrum of school environments, from highly competitive magnet programs to comprehensive neighborhood schools, with middle schools like Frank Augustus Miller Middle and Amelia Earhart Middle often performing well. The data shows that while some schools struggle, others achieve excellent results, highlighting the importance of researching individual school programs and cultures.

Ranking:
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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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