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Riverside County

California · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Riverside County (California) totals 543 K-12 campuses and roughly 424,872 students. Median household income is around $93,074. By grade band, the county runs 324 elementary, 79 middle, and 106 high schools.

7-year change in Riverside County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
424,777
-3,461 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
512
+25 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
16%
was 21%
% Hispanic
66%
was 64%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,478,600
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
543
60 districts
Enrollment
424,872
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$93,074
Above California avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.7%
Above California avg
Elementary
324
192,123 students
Middle
79
72,421 students
High
106
129,054 students
Combined / other
34
31,274 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Corona-Norco Unified
49,370 students · 60 districts in Riverside County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Riverside County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
38%
Hispanic
51%
Black
6%
Asian
7%
Two or more
22%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
16%
Hispanic
67%
Black
6%
Asian
6%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
37
24.1% under 18

Test scores in Riverside County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 422 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

See all 422 schools in Riverside County ranked by score →

All schools (543)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Seneca ElementaryMoreno ValleyElementaryKG-06472·
Donald Graham ElementaryWildomarElementaryKG-05470·
Hemmerling ElementaryBanningElementaryKG-05468·
Katherine Finchy ElementaryPalm SpringsElementaryKG-05464·
Ortega HighLake ElsinoreHigh09-12463·
Elsinore ElementaryLake ElsinoreElementaryKG-05462·
Carrillo Ranch ElementaryIndioElementaryKG-05459·
Indian Hills ElementaryJurupa ValleyElementaryKG-06457·
Van Buren ElementaryJurupa ValleyElementaryKG-06455·
Foothill ElementaryRiversideElementaryKG-05451·
HamiltonAnzaHigh06-12450·
Enchanted Hills ElementaryPerrisElementaryKG-06447·
Peralta ElementaryJurupa ValleyElementaryKG-06443·
Twinhill ElementaryRiversideElementaryKG-05442·
Julia Lee Performing Arts AcademyLake ElsinoreElementaryKG-08440·
Myra Linn ElementaryRiversideElementaryKG-05440·
Colonel Mitchell Paige MiddleLa QuintaMiddle06-08439·
Helen Hunt Jackson ElementaryTemeculaElementaryKG-05438·
Vista del Monte ElementaryPalm SpringsElementaryKG-05435·
Arlanza ElementaryRiversideElementaryKG-05431·
Box Springs ElementaryMoreno ValleyElementaryKG-06428·
MethodSchoolsMurrietaCombinedKG-12428·
Collett ElementaryRiversideElementaryKG-05425·
Lee V. Pollard HighCoronaHigh09-12413·
Ina Arbuckle ElementaryJurupa ValleyElementaryKG-06407·
James Madison ElementaryIndioElementaryKG-05403·
Coronita ElementaryCoronaElementaryKG-06400·
Cahuilla ElementaryPalm SpringsElementaryKG-05399·
Rosemary Kennedy ElementaryRiversideElementaryKG-05398·
Julius Corsini ElementaryDesert Hot SpringsElementaryKG-05397·
Sierra Vista ElementaryNorcoElementaryKG-06395·
Gateway College and Career AcademyRiversideHigh09-12394·
John F. Kennedy ElementaryIndioElementaryKG-05390·
Granite Hill ElementaryJurupa ValleyElementaryKG-06382·
Sally Buselt ElementaryMenifeeElementaryKG-05374·
Mission Bell ElementaryJurupa ValleyElementaryKG-06370·
Hans Christensen MiddleMenifeeMiddle06-08369·
Hoffer ElementaryBanningElementaryKG-05367·
Hamilton ElementaryAnzaElementaryKG-05360·
Pacific Avenue Academy of MusicJurupa ValleyElementaryKG-06352·
California School for the Deaf-RiversideRiversideCombinedKG-12350·
Rancho Mirage ElementaryRancho MirageElementaryKG-05349·
Westside ElementaryThermalElementaryKG-06349·
Mountain Shadows MiddleNuevoMiddle07-08339·
Alessandro HighHemetHigh09-12335·
Bryant ElementaryRiversideElementaryKG-06332·
Keith McCarthy AcademyLake ElsinoreCombinedKG-12332·
Highland AcademyBeaumontElementaryKG-08331·
Riverview ElementaryNorcoElementaryKG-06327·
Herbert Hoover ElementaryIndioElementaryKG-05326·
Mt. San Jacinto HighCathedral CityHigh09-12325·
Desert Learning AcademyPalm SpringsCombinedKG-12317·
21st Century Learning InstituteBeaumontCombinedKG-12314·
Susan H. NelsonTemeculaHigh06-12306·
Harbor Springs CharterTemeculaCombinedKG-12299·
Murrieta Canyon AcademyMurrietaCombinedKG-12296·
HorizonLa QuintaCombinedKG-12286·
Temecula International AcademyTemeculaElementaryKG-08285·
Sherman Indian High SchoolRiversideHigh09-12276·
Val Verde HighPerrisHigh09-12275·
Cabazon ElementaryCabazonElementaryKG-05268·
IdyllwildIdyllwildElementaryKG-08268·
March Mountain HighMoreno ValleyHigh09-12255·
Home INstead INnovation AcademyTemecula CaElementaryKG-08254·
La Familia Continuation HighThermalHigh10-12254·
Audeo Valley CharterMoreno ValleyHigh06-12238·
NOVA Academy - CoachellaCoachellaHigh09-12235·
Mountain View HighSan JacintoHigh09-12231·
Perris Lake High (Continuation)PerrisHigh09-12228·
Method Schools LATemeculaCombinedKG-12227·
Nueva Vista Continuation HighJurupa ValleyHigh09-12217·
Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEMMoreno ValleyElementaryKG-08210·
CottonwoodAguangaElementaryKG-08197·
Summit High (Continuation)La QuintaHigh10-12195·
Amistad High (Continuation)IndioHigh09-12192·
San Jacinto Technology InstituteSan JacintoElementaryKG-08191·
Riverside County CommunityRiversideHigh07-12181·
Rancho Vista HighTemeculaHigh09-12176·
Pivot Charter School RiversideCoronaCombinedKG-12170·
Orange Grove HighCoronaHigh09-12162·
Hillside Innovation AcademyMenifeeElementaryKG-08155·
Val Verde AcademyPerrisCombinedKG-12151·
Young Explorers AcademyPerrisElementaryKG-KG150·
Abraham Lincoln ContinuationRiversideHigh09-12148·
Raincross High (Continuation)RiversideHigh09-12136·
Excelsior Charter School Corona-NorcoCoronaHigh07-12133·
Menifee VirtualMenifeeElementaryKG-08132·
Alvord HighRiversideHigh09-12130·
Glen View HighBeaumontHigh09-12130·
Pathways for Adult Life SkillsPerrisHigh12-12130·
Mountain Heights AcademySan JacintoHigh09-12125·
Bayside Community DayMoreno ValleyHigh07-12121·
Leadership Military AcademyMoreno ValleyHigh09-12119·
Riverside County Juvenile CourtRiversideCombinedKG-12104·
March ValleyMoreno ValleyHigh09-1295·
Noli SchoolSan JacintoHigh06-1295·
Mission View HighRiversideHigh09-1290·
Florida Street Discovery CenterBanningElementaryKG-KG86·
Twin Palms ContinuationBlytheHigh09-1285·
Banning Independent StudyBanningCombinedKG-1284·

Cities in Riverside County

Riverside86 schoolsMoreno Valley51 schoolsCorona40 schoolsPerris32 schoolsTemecula32 schoolsJurupa Valley26 schoolsMurrieta25 schoolsHemet23 schoolsLake Elsinore21 schoolsIndio20 schoolsMenifee20 schoolsSan Jacinto19 schoolsBeaumont15 schoolsBanning11 schoolsCoachella10 schoolsCathedral City9 schoolsNorco9 schoolsThermal9 schoolsDesert Hot Springs8 schoolsEastvale8 schoolsLa Quinta8 schoolsPalm Springs8 schoolsWildomar7 schoolsWinchester7 schoolsBlythe6 schoolsPalm Desert6 schoolsNuevo4 schoolsMecca3 schoolsRomoland3 schoolsAnza2 schoolsCalimesa2 schoolsRancho Mirage2 schoolsAguanga1 schoolBermuda Dunes1 schoolCabazon1 schoolDesert Center1 schoolIdyllwild1 schoolIndian Wells1 schoolQuail Valley1 schoolSun City1 schoolTemecula Ca1 schoolThousand Palms1 schoolWinchester Ca1 school

About Riverside County

In California, Riverside County is an expansive county of about 2,478,600 residents. 543 public schools across the county educates about 424,872 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $93,074, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Riverside County covers 324 elementary schools (192,123 students), 79 middle schools (72,421), 106 high schools (129,054), and 34 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Riverside County is Corona-Norco Unified, which alone enrolls about 49,370 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 428,238 students in SY 2017-18 versus 424,777 in SY 2024-25. Riverside County now counts 512 public schools, up from 487 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 21% to 16%.

On this page, the community for Riverside County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Riverside County?
There are 543 public K-12 schools in Riverside County, California, with a combined enrollment of about 424,872.
How many high schools are in Riverside County?
Riverside County, California has 106 public high schools, serving approximately 129,054 students.
How many middle schools are in Riverside County?
Riverside County, California has 79 public middle schools, serving approximately 72,421 students.
How many elementary schools are in Riverside County?
Riverside County, California has 324 public elementary schools, serving approximately 192,123 students.
What is the largest school district in Riverside County?
Corona-Norco Unified is the largest school district in Riverside County, serving approximately 49,370 students. The county contains 60 school districts overall.
What is the population of Riverside County?
Riverside County, California has a population of approximately 2,478,600, with a median age of 37. About 24.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Riverside County?
Median household income in Riverside County is $93,074, above the California average of $89,387. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Riverside County?
Approximately 25.6% of adults 25 and older in Riverside County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Riverside County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 73.7% of students in Riverside County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverside County schools?
Across Riverside County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 23.5 to 1.

Riverside County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data