Best Public Schools in Zip Code 92504

This analysis covers nine public schools in the Riverside Unified district within zip code 92504, including six elementary, two middle, and one high school, serving a community with generally high economic need.

Academic performance in the area's elementary schools is consistently below state averages, with most rated 2 stars, though Woodcrest Elementary stands out as the most improved, earning a 3-star rating. The middle school level shows a dramatic split: Frank Augustus Miller Middle School is a clear top performer, ranking in the 83rd percentile and significantly outperforming district and state averages, while Sierra Middle lags far behind in core subjects.

The sole high school, Ramona High, presents a mixed picture, boasting an excellent 95.8% graduation rate but alarmingly low proficiency in math (15.16%) and science. A key finding is that higher per-student spending does not directly correlate with better rankings here, and while chronic absenteeism varies, Mountain View Elementary demonstrates that some schools effectively maintain high attendance despite economic challenges.