For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,523 students in 92503, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,236 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 92503, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92503, CA are Lake Mathews Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School and Arlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92503 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92503, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92503, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 Harrison St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-6712
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-6712
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Arlington High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2951 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8316
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,967 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Irving St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-6716
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-6716
Gr: K-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9631 Hayes St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8225
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8225
Gr: K-6 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4585 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8211
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8211
Gr: K-6 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Chemawa Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8830 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8244
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8244
Gr: 7-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
9010 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 276-6326
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 276-6326
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sunshine Special Education
Special Education School
9390 California Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8488
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8488
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
92503, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rehoboth Charter Acdemy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
9191 Colorado Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 683-0553
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 683-0553
Gr: K-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92503, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92503, CA include Lake Mathews Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School and Arlington High School.
How many public schools are located in 92503?
9 public schools are located in 92503.
What percentage of students in 92503 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 92503 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92503?
92503 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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