For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,920 students in 92506, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92506, CA are Matthew Gage Middle School, Summit View Independent Study and Opportunity Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92506 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92506, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92506, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Gage Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6400 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7350
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7350
Gr: 7-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Summit View Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Opportunity Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4795 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7282
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7282
Gr: 7-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
California School For The Deaf-riverside
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3044 Horace St.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 248-7700
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 248-7700
Gr: K-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
92506, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92506, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92506, CA include Matthew Gage Middle School, Summit View Independent Study and Opportunity Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 92506?
5 public middle schools are located in 92506.
What is the racial composition of students in 92506?
92506 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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