Best 92501 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,212 students in 92501, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92501, CA are Riverside Virtual, Riverside County Juvenile Court and Riverside County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92501 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92501, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92501, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Virtual
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3380 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 276-2006
Gr: K-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Riverside County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6464
Gr: K-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Riverside County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6476
Gr: K-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92501, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92501, CA include Riverside Virtual, Riverside County Juvenile Court and Riverside County Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 92501?
3 public middle schools are located in 92501.
What is the racial composition of students in 92501?
92501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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