For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 112 students in Riverside, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Riverside, IA is Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverside, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Riverside, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1715 Vine Avenue Box B
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Riverside, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riverside, IA include Highland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverside?
1 public middle schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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