For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,246 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 33%), 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 85% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverbank Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Grades: K-8
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 Saxon Way
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Grades: K-5
| 764 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #44.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Santa Fe St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Adelante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Seventh St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Grades: 10-12
| 46 students
Rank: #66.
California Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 California Ave.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2597
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2597
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Riverbank, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Stanislaus St
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rise (Riverbank Independent Study Education) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
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 85% 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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