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3 schools in Riverside

Iowa · Public K-12

Riverside hosts 3 public K-12 schools inside Iowa, collectively enrolling about 510 students (around 170 per campus).

7-year change in Riverside

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
510
-126 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 90%
% Hispanic
8%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Highland Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05242
Highland High SchoolHigh09-12149
Highland Middle SchoolMiddle06-08119

About Riverside

Public education in Riverside, Iowa runs across 3 schools that educates roughly 510 students. By footprint, Riverside sits in the low-population bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 170, noticeably below the state mean of about 376.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Riverside has fell 20% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 636 students to 510.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Riverside discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Riverside?
Riverside, Iowa has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 510 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Riverside?
Riverside has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Riverside?
Highland Elementary School is the largest public school in Riverside by enrollment, with approximately 242 students.
What school districts serve Riverside?
Riverside public schools are operated by Highland Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Riverside cover?
Public schools in Riverside serve students from pre-K through grade 12.