Best High Schools in University, Riverside, CA

High schools
3
Students
5,108
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Riverside Stem Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 669 Students

2. John W. North High

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2173 Students

3. Canyon Springs High

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Moreno Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2266 Students

Best Middle Schools in University, Riverside, CA

Middle schools
2
Students
2,186
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Vista Heights Middle

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Moreno Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1382 Students

2. University Heights Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 804 Students

Best Elementary Schools in University, Riverside, CA

Elementary schools
7
Students
3,318
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Reach Leadership Steam Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Reach Leadership Steam Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 624 Students

2. Emerson Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 636 Students

3. Seneca Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Moreno Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 472 Students

4. Longfellow Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 696 Students

5. Highland Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Riverside Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 692 Students

6. Uc Riverside Early Childhood Services

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Uc Riverside Early Childhood Services • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 116 Students

7. Islamic Academy Of Riverside

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Islamic Academy Of Riverside • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 82 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in University, Riverside, CA

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

Community Factors

University, Riverside, CA has a total population of 23,345 with 52% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in University, Riverside, CA

10,612

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

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

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

35.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

5.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

29.79 per 1,000 Residents

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

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,861 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in University, Riverside, CA

How many schools are in University, Riverside, CA?

University, Riverside, CA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,612 students in total.

How do schools in University perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in University score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in University exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University?

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 University, Riverside, CA

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Eastside, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hunter Industrial Park, Riverside, CA

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

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

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA

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

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

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

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Magnolia Center, Riverside, CA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cooley Ranch, Colton, CA

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations