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Best Riverside Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 14,298 students in Riverside, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riverside, CA are Riverside Stem Academy, Amelia Earhart Middle School and Frank Augustus Miller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
Amelia Earhart Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20202 Aptos St.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 697-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Frank Augustus Miller Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17925 Krameria Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 789-8181
Gr: 7-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Ysmael Villegas Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3754 Harvill Ln.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1695
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Matthew Gage Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6400 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7350
Gr: 7-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4795 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7282
Gr: 7-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Jurupa Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8700 Galena St.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 360-2846
Gr: 7-8 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Arizona Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11045 Arizona Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1675
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
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%
Rank: #1313.
Chemawa Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8830 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8244
Gr: 7-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
University Heights Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Massachusetts Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7388
Gr: 7-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Loma Vista Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11050 Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1685
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Mira Loma Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5051 Steve St.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 360-2883
Gr: 7-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Wells Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 Wells Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1705
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Mission Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5961 Mustang Ln.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 222-7842
Gr: 7-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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
Summit Secondary
Special Education School
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-5159
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Riverside, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riverside, CA include Riverside Stem Academy, Amelia Earhart Middle School and Frank Augustus Miller Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverside?
23 public middle schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Riverside are often viewed compared to one another?

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