Best 93656 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,557 students in 93656, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 146 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 93656, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93656, CA are Horizon High School, Riverdale High School and Fipps Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93656 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93656, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93656, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Fipps Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21320 South Feland
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Gr: K-3 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Stathem St.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Gr: 4-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Burrel Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16704 South Jameson Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 866-5634
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Virtual
Alternative School
3086 West Mt. Whitney
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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93656, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3021 West Kruger Ave
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3614
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 93656, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93656, CA include Horizon High School, Riverdale High School and Fipps Primary.
How many public schools are located in 93656?
6 public schools are located in 93656.
What percentage of students in 93656 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 93656 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93656?
93656 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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