For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 390 students in Riverside, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, IA are Highland Middle School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riverside, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Schnoebelen Street
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Riverside, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1715 Vine Avenue Box B
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, IA include Highland Middle School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverside?
2 public elementary schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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