For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,017 students in Riverdale, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverdale, CA are Fipps Primary, Riverdale Elementary School and Burrel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riverdale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fipps Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21320 South Feland
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Gr: K-3 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Stathem St.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Gr: 4-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Burrel Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16704 South Jameson Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 866-5634
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 866-5634
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Virtual
Alternative School
3086 West Mt. Whitney
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverdale, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverdale, CA include Fipps Primary, Riverdale Elementary School and Burrel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverdale?
4 public elementary schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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