Elementary Schools in Riverside, California
Below Average2024–25 data62 schools · avg 37.9/100
Riverside, California has 62 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.9/100 — 5.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Martin Luther King Jr. High at 62/100, where 22.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Riverside schools average 13.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.9% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
Avg Scope Score
37.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
49.9
12.4 – 62.4
Schools Ranked
62
With Scope Scores
How Riverside schools compare
Riverside's 62 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.9 — 5.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.4 to 62.4, a 49.9-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Martin Luther King Jr. High with a Scope Score of 62 and 22.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in Riverside averages 22.9%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.
How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)
School archetypes in Riverside
4 Culture First2 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base55 Building Momentum
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Schools in Riverside ranked by Scope Score
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Luther King Jr. High Riverside Unified Strong All-Around | 22.9% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Hillcrest High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 16.0% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Riverside Unified Strong All-Around | 34.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 4 | Polytechnic High Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 22.0% | Solid 60/100 |
| 5 | Lake Hills Elementary Alvord Unified Solid Base | 34.0% | Solid 57/100 |
| 6 | Riverside Virtual Riverside Unified Culture First | 21.0% | Solid 55/100 |
| 7 | Arlington High Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 15.0% | Solid 55/100 |
| 8 | Tomas Rivera Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 30.3% | Solid 53/100 |
| 9 | Ramona High Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 10.0% | Solid 53/100 |
| 10 | La Sierra High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 12.6% | Solid 53/100 |
| 11 | John F. Kennedy Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 32.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 12 | Magnolia Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 21.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 13 | Mark Twain Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 50/100 |
| 14 | John W. North High Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 13.2% | Developing 50/100 |
| 15 | Lake Mathews Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 31.7% | Developing 49/100 |
| 16 | Norte Vista High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 7.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 17 | Castle View Elementary Riverside Unified Culture First | 20.0% | Developing 47/100 |
| 18 | Pachappa Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 24.2% | Developing 46/100 |
| 19 | William Howard Taft Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 21.4% | Developing 42/100 |
| 20 | Patricia Beatty Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Developing 42/100 |
| 21 | Victoria Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 41/100 |
| 22 | Mountain View Elementary Riverside Unified Culture First | 15.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 23 | Twinhill Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 8.9% | Developing 39/100 |
| 24 | Hawthorne Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 17.5% | Developing 39/100 |
| 25 | Monroe Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 17.6% | Developing 39/100 |
| 26 | Woodcrest Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 38/100 |
| 27 | Bryant Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 28 | Adams Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 29 | Ysmael Villegas Middle Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 16.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 30 | Allan Orrenmaa Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 36/100 |
| 31 | Collett Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 11.4% | Developing 35/100 |
| 32 | Raincross High (Continuation) Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 1.7% | Developing 35/100 |
| 33 | Jefferson Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 11.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 34 | Valley View Elementary Alvord Unified Culture First | 11.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 35 | Arizona Middle Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 10.6% | Developing 34/100 |
| 36 | Phillip M. Stokoe Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 8.4% | Developing 34/100 |
| 37 | Myra Linn Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 9.5% | Developing 33/100 |
| 38 | Loma Vista Middle Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 10.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 39 | Fremont Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 10.1% | Developing 32/100 |
| 40 | S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 9.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 41 | Alcott Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 12.2% | Developing 32/100 |
| 42 | Jackson Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 10.6% | Developing 32/100 |
| 43 | Madison Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 12.8% | Developing 32/100 |
| 44 | Highgrove Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 11.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 45 | Harrison Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 15.5% | Developing 31/100 |
| 46 | Rosemary Kennedy Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Developing 31/100 |
| 47 | Emerson Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 8.0% | Developing 31/100 |
| 48 | Washington Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 11.2% | Developing 31/100 |
| 49 | La Granada Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 7.2% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 50 | Abraham Lincoln Continuation Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 2.2% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 51 | Alvord Alternative Continuation High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 52 | Foothill Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 53 | Terrace Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 6.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 54 | Alvord High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 0.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 55 | Longfellow Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 8.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 56 | Harada Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 5.7% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 57 | Liberty Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 8.2% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 58 | Arlanza Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 2.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 59 | Wells Middle Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 60 | California School for the Deaf-Riverside California School for the Deaf-Riverside Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 61 | CBK Charter Riverside County Office of Education Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| 62 | Riverside County Special Education Riverside County Office of Education Building Momentum | 3.7% | Needs Support 12/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Private Schools in Riverside
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
Woodcrest Christian School System
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1154 students
23:1Private
Woodcrest Christian Day School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1115 students
23:1Private
Bethel Christian Schools
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 510 students
17:1Private
Notre Dame High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 400 students
16:1Private
St. Catherine of Alexandria School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 295 students
17:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Riverside
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology
Frequently asked questions
Are the schools in Riverside good?
Riverside's 62 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.9/100, which is 5.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Riverside?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Riverside is Martin Luther King Jr. High with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 22.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Riverside schools compare to the state average?
Riverside elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 12.4 to 62.4, a 49.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Riverside?
Riverside has 62 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.