For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,896 students in the neighborhood of University, Riverside, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in University are Riverside Stem Academy, Reach Leadership Steam Academy and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University, Riverside, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of University, Riverside, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: 5-12
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3422 Rustin Ave.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Grades: K-6
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Highlander Dr.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7292
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7292
Grades: K-6
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of University, Riverside, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of University, Riverside, CA include Riverside Stem Academy, Reach Leadership Steam Academy and Highland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of University, Riverside?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of University, Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University, Riverside?
the neighborhood of University, Riverside public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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