For the 2024-25 school year, there are 156 public middle schools serving 123,176 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverside County, CA are Riverside Stem Academy, Western Center Academy and Temecula Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverside County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Stem Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
Western Center Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Temecula Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Grades: K-12
| 1,079 students
Rank: #44.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-0080
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #55.
Temecula International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Grades: K-8
| 308 students
Rank: #66.
El Cerrito Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7610 El Cerrito Rd.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3216
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3216
Grades: 6-8
| 1,188 students
Rank: #77.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Grades: K-12
| 817 students
Rank: #88.
James L. Day Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40775 Camino Campos Verdes
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-8138
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6905 Harrison Ave.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-8241
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-8241
Grades: 7-8
| 1,182 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Vail Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33340 Camino Piedra Rojo
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5188
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #1111.
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35125 Briggs Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 304-1885
Grades: 6-8
| 1,396 students
Rank: #1212.
Temecula Valley Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #1313.
San Jacinto Leadership Academy - Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
181 N. Ramona Blvd
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
Grades: 6-10
| 583 students
Rank: #1414.
Bella Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31650 Browning St.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 294-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,396 students
Rank: #1515.
Temecula Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42075 Meadows Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5151
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #1616.
Home Instead Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35780 Abelia Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 309-9177
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 309-9177
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #1717.
Frank Augustus Miller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17925 Krameria Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 789-8181
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 789-8181
Grades: 7-8
| 831 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Banning Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 W. Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Opportunity Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: #2020.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,347 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Amelia Earhart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20202 Aptos St.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 697-5700
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 697-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 798 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Warm Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39245 Calle De Fortuna
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-3503
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-3503
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #2323.
River Heights Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7227 Scholar Way
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2155
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2155
Grades: 7-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Corona-norco Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 Magnolia Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3367
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3367
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Thompson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24040 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,557 students
Rank: #2626.
Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31600 Pat Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 325-6000
Grades: K-8
| 1,298 students
Rank: #2727.
Santa Rosa Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27587 La Piedra Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Grades: K-12
| 1,569 students
Rank: #2828.
Summerwind Trails
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Poinsettia Cir.
Calimesa, CA 92320
(951) 845-1631
Calimesa, CA 92320
(951) 845-1631
Grades: K-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #2929.
Shivela Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24515 Lincoln Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1406
Grades: 6-8
| 1,230 students
Rank: #3030.
Corona Fundamental Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1230 S. Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-3321
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-3321
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #3131.
Citrus Hills Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3211 S. Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4600
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4600
Grades: 7-8
| 987 students
Rank: #3232.
Summit View Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #3333.
Val Verde Student Success Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
972 W. Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Grades: 6-10
| n/a students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Paseo Grande
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4640
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4640
Grades: K-8
| 938 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cielo Vista Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 S. Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Grades: K-8
| 872 students
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Riverside County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Grades: K-6
| 813 students
The Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
515 E. Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
1730 Cherry Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Baypoint Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
825 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Grades: 8
| n/a students
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
12826 Jersey Street
Corona, CA 92880
Corona, CA 92880
Grades: 8-12
| 92 students
Centennial Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1824 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Choice 2000 On-line High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
755 North A St
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 4,141 students
1099 Orchard Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
College Prep High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Grades: 1-6
| 13 students
Context: Middle School, Temecula (Closed 2013)
Charter School
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
83-391 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
El Paseo Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
902 East Ninth St.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Grades: 7-9
| 35 students
3800 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Excel Prep Charter - Ie (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25560 Alessandro Blvd.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
Grades: K-12
| 719 students
Father's Heart Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
31390 Sierra Del Sol
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Grades: 1-12
| 87 students
4011 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
P.o. Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Grades: 5-8
| 1,012 students
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
4466 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
400 E. Shaver St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
21440 Lemon St.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-4711
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-4711
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
32225 Pio Pico Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-5100
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverside County, CA include Riverside Stem Academy, Western Center Academy and Temecula Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverside County?
156 public middle schools are located in Riverside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County?
Riverside County public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Riverside County include: Diamond Valley Middle School vs. Rancho Viejo Middle School, Rancho Viejo Middle School vs. Diamond Valley Middle School, El Cerrito Middle School vs. Citrus Hills Intermediate
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