Best Downtown Riverside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,845 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown Riverside are Bryant Elementary School, Riverside Virtual and Riverside County Juvenile Court. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4324 Third St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7453
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Riverside County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Grasp
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 683-0112
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside County Rop
Vocational School
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6797
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA include Bryant Elementary School, Riverside Virtual and Riverside County Juvenile Court.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside?
the neighborhood of Downtown Riverside, Riverside public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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