For the 2024 school year, there are 154 public middle schools serving 125,704 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverside County, CA are Riverside Stem Academy, Western Center Academy and Temecula International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverside County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: 5-12
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #33.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Grades: K-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #55.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Grades: 6-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #66.
Elite Academic - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Grades: K-12
| 675 students
Rank: #77.
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35125 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Grades: 6-8
| 1,316 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Dr. Bernice Jameson Todd Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25105 Mayhew Canyon Rd.
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 736-7035
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 736-7035
Grades: K-8
| 1,291 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Santa Rosa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27587 La Piedra Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Grades: K-12
| 1,507 students
Rank: #1010.
San Jacinto Leadership - Magnet
(Math: 46% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 N. Ramona Blvd
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
Grades: 6-9
| 443 students
Rank: #1111.
Vail Ranch Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33340 Camino Piedra Rojo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Desert Ridge Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
79-767 Ave. 39
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 393-5500
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 393-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 998 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mountain Heights Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Ramona Blvd.
San Jacinto, CA 92582
(951) 487-7710
San Jacinto, CA 92582
(951) 487-7710
Grades: 1-12
| 226 students
Rank: #1414.
Temecula Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42075 Meadows Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #1515.
Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6905 Harrison Ave.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-8241
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-8241
Grades: 7-8
| 1,166 students
Rank: #1616.
James L. Day Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40775 Camino Campos Verdes
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #1717.
Bella Vista Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31650 Browning St.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #1818.
Canyon Lake Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33005 Canyon Hills Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 244-2123
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 244-2123
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #1919.
Amelia Earhart Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20202 Aptos St.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 697-5700
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 697-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 821 students
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Bell Mountain Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28525 La Piedra Dr.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 301-8496
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 301-8496
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Frank Augustus Miller Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17925 Krameria Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 789-8181
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 789-8181
Grades: 7-8
| 900 students
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Hans Christensen Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27625 Sherman Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-8356
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-8356
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
La Quinta Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
78-900 Ave. 50
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Matthew Gage Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6400 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7350
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7350
Grades: 7-8
| 933 students
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Mira Loma Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5051 Steve St.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 360-2883
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 360-2883
Grades: 7-8
| 693 students
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 N. Lyon Ave.
San Jacinto, CA 92582
(951) 654-9361
San Jacinto, CA 92582
(951) 654-9361
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
North Mountain Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1202 E. Seventh St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 487-7797
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 487-7797
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Rancho Viejo Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
985 N. Cawston Ave.
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 959 students
Rank: #2929.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Grades: K-8
| 532 students
Rank: #3030.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 S. Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Grades: K-8
| 847 students
Rank: #3131.
Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31600 Pat Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Grades: K-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: #3232.
El Cerrito Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7610 El Cerrito Rd.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3216
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3216
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #3333.
Margarita Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30600 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7370
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7370
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #3434.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,298 students
Rank: #3535.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
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Riverside County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Grades: K-6
| 813 students
The Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
515 E. Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
1730 Cherry Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Baypoint Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
825 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Grades: 8
| n/a students
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
12826 Jersey Street
Corona, CA 92880
Corona, CA 92880
Grades: 8-12
| 92 students
Centennial Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1824 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Choice 2000 On-line High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
755 North A St
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 4,141 students
1099 Orchard Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
College Prep High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Po Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Grades: 1-6
| 13 students
Context: Middle School, Temecula (Closed 2013)
Charter School
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Creekside High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
83-391 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
El Paseo Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
902 East Ninth St.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Grades: 7-9
| 35 students
3800 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Excel Prep Charter - Ie (Closed 2021)
Charter School
25560 Alessandro Blvd.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
Grades: K-12
| 719 students
Father's Heart Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
31390 Sierra Del Sol
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Grades: 1-12
| 87 students
4011 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
P.o. Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Grades: 5-8
| 1,012 students
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
4466 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
400 E. Shaver St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
21440 Lemon St.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-4711
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-4711
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverside County, CA include Riverside Stem Academy, Western Center Academy and Temecula International Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverside County, CA?
154 public middle schools are located in Riverside County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County, CA?
Riverside County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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