For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,613 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Downtown Riverside are Riverside Virtual, Riverside County Juvenile Court and Cbk Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 31%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverside Virtual, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Virtual
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3380 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 276-2006
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 276-2006
Gr: K-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Riverside County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6464
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6464
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Cbk Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Riverside County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6476
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6476
Gr: K-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Riverside County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
Gr: 7-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside County Rop
Vocational School
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6797
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6797
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA include Riverside Virtual, Riverside County Juvenile Court and Cbk Charter.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside?
the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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