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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Riverside County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 137 public high schools serving 160,951 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Riverside County, CA are Riverside Stem Academy, John F. Kennedy High School and Western Center Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Riverside County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centennial High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Riverside County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Gr: 5-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Great Oak High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32555 Deer Hollow Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,946 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9301 Wood Rd.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 789-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 2,699 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7447 Scholar Way
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 4,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Gr: K-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Santiago High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27215 Nicolas Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Vista Murrieta High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 3,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Murrieta Valley High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Gr: 9-12 | 2,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Temecula Valley High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31555 Rancho Vista Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,739 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Palm Desert High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
74-910 Aztec Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Murrieta Mesa High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24801 Monroe Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
San Jacinto Leadership Academy - Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
181 North Ramona Blvd
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
Gr: 6-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Santa Rosa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27587 La Piedra Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Gr: K-12 | 1,736 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Centennial High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5670
Gr: 9-12 | 2,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30401 Reservoir Ave.
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-8498
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
Val Verde Student Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
972 W. Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Gr: 6-10 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Palm Springs High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 East Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Norco High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2065 Temescal Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 2,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Polytechnic High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5450 Victoria Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7203
Gr: 9-12 | 2,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Beaumont Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39139 Cherry Valley Blvd.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 3,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2525.
Cathedral City High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Elsinore High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21800 Canyon Dr.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 253-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Citrus Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2121 North Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11800 Indiana Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1755
Gr: 9-12 | 1,780 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Murrieta Canyon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Gr: K-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
Paloma Valley High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31375 Bradley Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 2,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Mission Vista Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1440 Beaumont Ave, Ste. A2 #41
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 456-1981
Gr: K-12 | 6,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3211 South Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 739-6809
Gr: K-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
Corona-norco Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 Magnolia Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3367
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3535.
Temescal Canyon High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28755 El Toro Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Riverside County, CA include Riverside Stem Academy, John F. Kennedy High School and Western Center Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Riverside County?
141 public high schools are located in Riverside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County?
Riverside County public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?

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