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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Riverside Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 24,592 students in Riverside, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Riverside, CA are Riverside Stem Academy, Martin Luther King Jr. High School and Polytechnic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Riverside, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillcrest 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 87% 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, CA (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Summit View Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Opportunity Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Riverside Virtual
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3380 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 276-2006
Gr: K-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Arlington High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2951 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,920 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Ramona High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7675 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 352-8429
Gr: 9-12 | 2,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
John W. North High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 West Third St.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7311
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Patriot High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4355 Camino Real
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 361-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
La Sierra High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4145 La Sierra Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(909) 358-1725
Gr: 9-12 | 1,514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Norte Vista High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6585 Crest Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1740
Gr: 9-12 | 1,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Gateway College And Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Rubidoux High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 Opal St.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 222-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Riverside County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6464
Gr: K-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Cbk Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
California School For The Deaf-riverside
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3044 Horace St.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 248-7700
Gr: K-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Mission View High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6021
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Abraham Lincoln Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4341 Victoria Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7371
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Alvord High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3606 Pierce St.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1715
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Raincross High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Riverside County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6476
Gr: K-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Nueva Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6836 34th St.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 360-2802
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Riverside County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside County Rop
Vocational School
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6797
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sherman Indian High School
9010 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 276-6326
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Secondary
Special Education School
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-5159
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sunshine Special Education
Special Education School
9390 California Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8488
Gr: 12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Riverside, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Riverside, CA include Riverside Stem Academy, Martin Luther King Jr. High School and Polytechnic High School.
How many public high schools are located in Riverside?
29 public high schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public high schools minority enrollment is 87% 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 are often viewed compared to one another?

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