Top 5 Best 92503 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,523 students in 92503, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,299 private students). 83% 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 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12252 Blackburn Rd.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-5520
Grades: K-6
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2901 Harrison St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-6712
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Arlington High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2951 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,967 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Irving St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-6716
Grades: K-6
| 644 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9631 Hayes St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8225
Grades: K-6
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4585 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8211
Grades: K-6
| 691 students
Rank: #77.
Chemawa Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8830 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8244
Grades: 7-8
| 861 students
Rank: n/an/a
9010 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 276-6326
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sunshine Special Education
Special Education School
9390 California Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8488
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 92503 California

92503, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9191 Colorado Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 683-0553
Grades: K-6
| 241 students

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?
83% 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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