For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 623 students in Riverdale, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, CA are Riverdale Elementary School and Burrel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverdale, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Stathem St.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Gr: 4-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Burrel Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16704 South Jameson Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 866-5634
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 866-5634
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Virtual
Alternative School
3086 West Mt. Whitney
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Riverdale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverdale Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3021 West Kruger Ave
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3614
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 middle schools in Riverdale, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, CA include Riverdale Elementary School and Burrel Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverdale?
3 public middle schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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