Total enrollment
1,520
-218 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Riverdale
California · Public K-12
Riverdale, California reports 6 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 1,520 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Riverdale
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
9%
was 13%
% Hispanic
90%
was 85%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrel Elementary | Elementary | KG-08 | 94 |
| Fipps Primary | Elementary | KG-03 | 394 |
| Horizon High | High | 09-12 | 7 |
| Riverdale Elementary | Middle | 04-08 | 507 |
| Riverdale High | High | 09-12 | 496 |
| Riverdale Virtual | Combined | KG-12 | 22 |
About Riverdale
Riverdale, California is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,520 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Riverdale average about 253 students each, 56% meaningfully below the California norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 13%: 1,738 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,520 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Riverdale gained 1 school, going from 5 to 6. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 85% to 90% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Riverdale discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.