Best Magnolia Center Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,018 students in the neighborhood of Magnolia Center, Riverside, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Magnolia Center are Pachappa Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Sierra Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Magnolia Center, Riverside, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Magnolia Center, Riverside, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pachappa Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6200 Riverside Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7355
Gr: K-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3635 Madison St.
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 352-8236
Gr: K-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4950 Central Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 788-7501
Gr: 7-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Magnolia Center, Riverside, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Magnolia Center, Riverside, CA include Pachappa Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Sierra Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Magnolia Center, Riverside?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Magnolia Center, Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Magnolia Center, Riverside?
the neighborhood of Magnolia Center, Riverside public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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