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Best Riverside County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 158 public middle schools serving 125,147 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverside County, CA are Riverside Stem Academy, Western Center Academy and Temecula Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Vail Ranch Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33340 Camino Piedra Rojo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6905 Harrison Ave.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-8241
Gr: 7-8 | 1,220 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Temecula Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42075 Meadows Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Gr: 6-8 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Bella Vista Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31650 Browning St.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,299 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
James L. Day Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40775 Camino Campos Verdes
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35125 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Gr: 6-8 | 1,442 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Gr: PK-8 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Amelia Earhart Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20202 Aptos St.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 697-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
El Cerrito Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7610 El Cerrito Rd.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3216
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Frank Augustus Miller Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17925 Krameria Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 789-8181
Gr: 7-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
River Heights Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7227 Scholar Way
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2155
Gr: 7-8 | 1,205 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,595 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Home Instead Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42240 Camino Romo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6150
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 1,389 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31600 Pat Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Gr: K-8 | 1,459 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Warm Springs Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39245 Calle De Fortuna
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-3503
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Shivela Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Gr: 6-8 | 1,203 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2525.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 South Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
Citrus Hills Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3211 South Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Corona Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1230 South Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-3321
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Idyllwild
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26700 State Highway 243
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-0750
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Cesar Chavez Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1150 Paseo Grande
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4640
Gr: K-8 | 1,037 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Margarita Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30600 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3333.
Summerwind Trails
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1020 Poinsettia Cir.
Calimesa, CA 92320
(951) 845-1631
Gr: K-8 | 1,078 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3434.
Bell Mountain Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28525 La Piedra Dr.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 301-8496
Gr: 6-8 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3535.
Menifee Valley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26255 Garbani Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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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 middle schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverside County, CA include Riverside Stem Academy, Western Center Academy and Temecula Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverside County?
158 public middle schools are located in Riverside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County?
Riverside County public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?

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