For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 82 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top ranked public preschool in Riverside County, CA is Temecula Valley Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public preschool average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Riverside County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
295 East Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Grades: K
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
671 North Florida St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2739
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2739
Grades: K
| 80 students
Riverside County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Grades: K-6
| 813 students
The Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
515 E. Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Academy Of Innovation K-8 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
1730 Cherry Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
825 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Grades: 8
| n/a students
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
12826 Jersey Street
Corona, CA 92880
Corona, CA 92880
Grades: 8-12
| 92 students
Centennial Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1824 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
755 North A St
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 4,141 students
1099 Orchard Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Grades: 1-6
| 13 students
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
83-391 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
El Paseo Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
902 East Ninth St.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Grades: 7-9
| 35 students
3800 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Excel Prep Charter - Ie (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25560 Alessandro Blvd.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
Grades: K-12
| 719 students
Father's Heart Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
31390 Sierra Del Sol
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Grades: 1-12
| 87 students
4011 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
P.o. Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Grades: 5-8
| 1,012 students
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
4466 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
400 E. Shaver St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Indio Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
44-700 Palm St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Riverside County, CA?
The top ranked public preschools in Riverside County, CA include Temecula Valley Charter.
How many public preschools are located in Riverside County?
3 public preschools are located in Riverside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County?
Riverside County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public preschools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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