Top 10 Best Riverside Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 25,592 students in Riverside, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Riverside, CA are Riverside Stem Academy, Martin Luther King Jr. High School and Opportunity Program. 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 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillcrest High School, with 98% 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: 5-12
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9301 Wood Rd.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 789-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 2,813 students
Rank: #33.
Opportunity Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: #44.
Summit View Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Polytechnic High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5450 Victoria Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7203
Grades: 9-12
| 2,633 students
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Indiana Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1755
Grades: 9-12
| 1,782 students
Rank: #77.
Arlington High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2951 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,967 students
Rank: #88.
Gateway College And Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #99.
Ramona High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7675 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 352-8429
Grades: 9-12
| 2,190 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverside Virtual
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3380 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 276-2006
Grades: K-12
| 737 students
Rank: #1111.
John W. North High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 West Third St.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 2,089 students
Rank: #1212.
Norte Vista High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6585 Crest Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1740
Grades: 9-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #1313.
Patriot High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4355 Camino Real
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 361-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,482 students
Rank: #1414.
La Sierra High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4145 La Sierra Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(909) 358-1725
Grades: 9-12
| 1,461 students
Rank: #1515.
Rubidoux High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 Opal St.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 222-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 323 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Riverside County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
Grades: 7-12
| 212 students
Rank: #2525.
Riverside County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6476
Grades: K-12
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside County Rop
Vocational School
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6797
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
9010 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 276-6326
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Secondary
Special Education School
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-5159
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sunshine Special Education
Special Education School
9390 California Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8488
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Riverside, California

Riverside, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3800 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
4011 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
4466 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(909) 276-7670
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
9191 Colorado Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 683-0553
Grades: K-6
| 241 students
6836 34th St.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 360-2818
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
13730 Perris Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6602
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
44-801 Golf Center Pkwy.
Riverside, CA 92501
(760) 863-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
4041 Pacific Ave.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 222-7739
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students

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 Opportunity Program.
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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