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Best Riverside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 510 students in Riverside, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Riverside, IA are Highland Middle School, Highland High School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Riverside, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Highland High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Schnoebelen Street
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Riverside, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Riverside, IA include Highland Middle School, Highland High School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Riverside?
3 public schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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