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Best Riverside County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 141 public high schools serving 160,951 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Riverside County, CA are Riverside Stem Academy, John F. Kennedy High School and Western Center Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Riverside County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centennial High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Riverside County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Gr: 5-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Great Oak High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32555 Deer Hollow Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 3,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9301 Wood Rd.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 789-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 2,813 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7447 Scholar Way
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 4,464 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Gr: K-12 | 1,083 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Santiago High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,517 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27215 Nicolas Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Vista Murrieta High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 894-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 3,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Murrieta Valley High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1408
Gr: 9-12 | 2,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Temecula Valley High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31555 Rancho Vista Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 695-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,735 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Palm Desert High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
74-910 Aztec Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Murrieta Mesa High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24801 Monroe Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0568
Gr: 9-12 | 2,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
San Jacinto Leadership Academy - Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
181 North Ramona Blvd
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
Gr: 6-11 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Santa Rosa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27587 La Piedra Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Gr: K-12 | 1,636 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Centennial High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5670
Gr: 9-12 | 2,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30401 Reservoir Ave.
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-8498
Gr: 9-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Val Verde Student Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
972 W. Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Gr: 6-10 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #2121.
Palm Springs High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 East Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,508 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Norco High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2065 Temescal Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 2,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
Polytechnic High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5450 Victoria Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7203
Gr: 9-12 | 2,633 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Beaumont Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39139 Cherry Valley Blvd.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 3,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Cathedral City High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Elsinore High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21800 Canyon Dr.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 253-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Citrus Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2121 North Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2828.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11800 Indiana Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1755
Gr: 9-12 | 1,782 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2929.
Murrieta Canyon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1661
Gr: K-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Paloma Valley High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31375 Bradley Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 2,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Mission Vista Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1440 Beaumont Ave, Ste. A2 #41
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 456-1981
Gr: K-12 | 5,686 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3232.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 739-6809
Gr: K-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3333.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3434.
Corona-norco Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 Magnolia Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3367
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Temescal Canyon High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28755 El Toro Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,248 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Riverside County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Street Elementary School (Closed 2008)
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Gr: K-6 | 813 students Minority enrollment: 92%
The Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
515 E. Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Academy Of Innovation K-8 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Agua Caliente Elementary School (Closed 2024)
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Andy And Toni Chavez Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1730 Cherry Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Gr: 7-12
Baypoint Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Gr: K-12
Blythe Middle School (Closed 2018)
825 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Gr: 8
Butterfield Elementary School (Closed 2011)
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Gr: K-5
Carter-walters Preparatory School Of The Arts (Closed 2004)
12826 Jersey Street
Corona, CA 92880
Gr: 8-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Centennial Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1824 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Gr: 9-12
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Choice 2000 On-line High School (Closed 2014)
755 North A St
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Citrus Hills Intermediate (Closed 2023)
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 4,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Coachella Valley Adult (Closed 2009)
1099 Orchard Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
College Prep High School (Closed 2018)
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Gr: 1-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Context: Middle School, Temecula (Closed 2013)
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School (Closed 2023)
83-391 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
El Paseo Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
902 East Ninth St.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Gr: 7-9 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Encore High School For The Arts - Riverside (Closed 2023)
3800 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Gr: 7-12
Excel Prep Charter - Ie (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25560 Alessandro Blvd.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
Gr: K-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Father's Heart Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
31390 Sierra Del Sol
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 88:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Gateway To College Early College High School (Closed 2023)
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Grant Elementary School (Closed 2009)
4011 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Hall (W. D.) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
P.o. Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Gr: 5-8 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hamilton K-12 (Closed 2006)
Po Box 97
Anza, CA 92539
(909) 763-1840
Gr: K-12
Hemet Academy For Applied Academics And Technical (Closed 2014)
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Hyatt Elementary School (Closed 2013)
4466 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Hyatt Elementary School (Closed 2020)
400 E. Shaver St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Indio Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
44-700 Palm St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Riverside County, CA include Riverside Stem Academy, John F. Kennedy High School and Western Center Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Riverside County?
141 public high schools are located in Riverside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County?
Riverside County public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?

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