For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,928 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 33%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4324 Third St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7453
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7453
Grades: K-6
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Virtual
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3380 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 276-2006
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 276-2006
Grades: K-12
| 737 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6464
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6464
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #44.
Cbk Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
Grades: 7-12
| 212 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6476
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
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6797
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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