For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,177 students in Riverbank, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Riverbank, CA are Riverbank Language Academy, Crossroads Elementary School and Riverbank High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverbank, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Riverbank have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverbank, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverbank Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 Saxon Way
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Gr: K-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Riverbank High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Santa Fe St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Adelante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Seventh St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
California Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 California Ave.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2597
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2597
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Riverbank, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 Stanislaus St
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rise (Riverbank Independent Study Education) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Riverbank, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Riverbank, CA include Riverbank Language Academy, Crossroads Elementary School and Riverbank High School.
How many public schools are located in Riverbank?
6 public schools are located in Riverbank.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverbank?
Riverbank public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Riverbank are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Riverbank include: California Avenue Elementary School vs. Crossroads Elementary School, Riverbank Language Academy vs. Crossroads Elementary School, Crossroads Elementary School vs. Riverbank Language Academy
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