For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,692 students in the neighborhood of University, Riverside, CA.
The top ranked public schools in University are Riverside Stem Academy, Reach Leadership Steam Academy and University Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University, Riverside, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of University, Riverside, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: 5-12
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3422 Rustin Ave.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Grades: K-6
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
University Heights Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Massachusetts Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7388
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7388
Grades: 7-8
| 834 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Highlander Dr.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7292
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7292
Grades: K-6
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University, Riverside, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University, Riverside, CA include Riverside Stem Academy, Reach Leadership Steam Academy and University Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University, Riverside?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University, Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University, Riverside?
the neighborhood of University, 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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