Best High Schools in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA

High schools
5
Students
4,911
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Downtown Riverside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Polytechnic High

B+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2660 Students

2. Gateway College And Career Academy

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gateway College And Career Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students

3. Rubidoux High

D+

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jurupa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1407 Students

4. Come Back Kids

D

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Riverside County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students

5. Riverside County Community

D-

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Riverside County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 216 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,278
Avg actual
19%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Downtown Riverside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Middle

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 584 Students

2. Mission Middle

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jurupa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 694 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA

Elementary schools
7
Students
3,172
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Downtown Riverside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pachappa Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 680 Students

2. Magnolia Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 555 Students

3. Patricia Beatty Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 486 Students

4. Bryant Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 334 Students

5. Fremont Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 574 Students

6. Ina Arbuckle Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jurupa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 405 Students

7. St Francis De Sales School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Francis De Sales School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 138 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA has a total population of 9,018 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA

11,202

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

50.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

9.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

40.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,371 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA

How many schools are in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA?

Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,202 students in total.

How do schools in Downtown Riverside perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in Downtown Riverside score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Downtown Riverside meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Riverside?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA

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  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wood Streets, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Northside, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hunter Industrial Park, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Grand, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Victoria, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
University, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Magnolia Center, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Canyon Crest, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Casablanca, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations