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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