For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,594 students in Riverdale, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 146 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Riverdale, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Riverdale, CA are Horizon High School, Riverdale High School and Fipps Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverdale, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3086 W. Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3086 W. Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Fipps Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21320 S. Feland
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Grades: K-3
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Stathem St.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Grades: 4-8
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Burrel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16704 S. Jameson Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 866-5634
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 866-5634
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Riverdale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Riverdale Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3021 West Kruger Ave
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3614
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3614
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riverdale, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Riverdale, CA include Horizon High School, Riverdale High School and Fipps Primary.
How many public schools are located in Riverdale?
5 public schools are located in Riverdale.
What percentage of students in Riverdale go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Riverdale are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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