For the 2025 school year, there are 536 public schools serving 425,284 students in Riverside County, CA (there are 154 private schools, serving 25,084 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Riverside County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Riverside County, CA are Riverside Stem Academy, John F. Kennedy High School and Western Center Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverside County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Gr: 5-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2665 Gilbert Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5655
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5655
Gr: K-6 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Alamos Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38200 Pacific Park Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6760
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6760
Gr: K-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7437 Corona Valley Ave.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-4545
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-4545
Gr: K-6 | 1,170 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Philistine Rondo School Of Discovery
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14977 Walters St.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-5000
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-5000
Gr: K-6 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Cole Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23750 Via Alisol
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1421
Gr: K-5 | 1,062 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Eastvale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13031 Orange St.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2180
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2180
Gr: K-6 | 1,132 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Great Oak High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32555 Deer Hollow Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6450
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 3,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Red Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32045 Camino San Jose
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5125
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5125
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
David W. Long Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5383 Bridlepath Dr.
Coachella, CA 92236
(909) 463-1626
Coachella, CA 92236
(909) 463-1626
Gr: K-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32400 Camino San Dimas
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5199
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5199
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Pauba Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33125 Regina Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5140
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5140
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Temescal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22950 Claystone Ave.
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 736-7110
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 736-7110
Gr: K-6 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8300 Fieldmaster St.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-8250
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-8250
Gr: K-6 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42940 Via Rami
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5165
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5165
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9301 Wood Rd.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 789-5690
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 789-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 2,813 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7447 Scholar Way
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2100
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 4,464 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Gr: K-12 | 1,083 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Tony Tobin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45200 Morgan Hill Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6355
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6355
Gr: K-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42-100 Yucca Ln.
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Lincoln Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1041 Fullerton Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3336
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3336
Gr: K-6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
James Earl Carter Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74-251 Hovley Ln. East
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4370
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4370
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16346 Village Meadow Dr.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1620
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1620
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Abby Reinke Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43799 Sunny Meadows Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-6610
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-6610
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3355 Mountain Gate Dr.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 739-5960
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 739-5960
Gr: K-6 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Ysabel Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39925 Harveston Dr.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-5579
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-5579
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19661 Orange Terrace Pkwy.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 571-6502
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 571-6502
Gr: K-6 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Tovashal Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23801 St. Raphael Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1411
Gr: K-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3232.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13830 Whispering Hills Dr.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-7305
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-7305
Gr: K-6 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
Lake Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12252 Blackburn Rd.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-5520
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-5520
Gr: K-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Crowne Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33535 Old Kent Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6370
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6370
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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Riverside County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Gr: K-6 | 813 students Minority enrollment: 92%
The Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
515 E. Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Academy Of Innovation K-8 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
1730 Cherry Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Gr: 7-12
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Gr: K-5
12826 Jersey Street
Corona, CA 92880
Corona, CA 92880
Gr: 8-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Centennial Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1824 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
755 North A St
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 4,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Gr: 1-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
83-391 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 7-9 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
3800 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Gr: 7-12
Excel Prep Charter - Ie (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25560 Alessandro Blvd.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
Gr: K-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 88:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
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
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 42%
4011 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
P.o. Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Gr: 5-8 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
4466 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
400 E. Shaver St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Indio Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
44-700 Palm St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Riverside County, CA include Riverside Stem Academy, John F. Kennedy High School and Western Center Academy.
How many public schools are located in Riverside County?
536 public schools are located in Riverside County.
What percentage of students in Riverside County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Riverside County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County?
Riverside County public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Riverside County include: Vista Del Lago High School vs. Valley View High School, Diamond Valley Middle School vs. Rancho Viejo Middle School, Centennial High School vs. Santiago High School
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