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Best 92503 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,430 students in 92503, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,015 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 92503, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92503, CA are Lake Mathews Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School and Arlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92503 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92503, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92503, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12252 Blackburn Rd.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-5520
Gr: K-6 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2901 Harrison St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-6712
Gr: K-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Arlington High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2951 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,920 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Irving St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-6716
Gr: K-6 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9631 Hayes St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8225
Gr: K-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4585 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8211
Gr: K-6 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Chemawa Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8830 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8244
Gr: 7-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Sherman Indian High School
9010 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 276-6326
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sunshine Special Education
Special Education School
9390 California Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8488
Gr: 12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92503, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92503, CA include Lake Mathews Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School and Arlington High School.
How many public schools are located in 92503?
9 public schools are located in 92503.
What percentage of students in 92503 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 92503 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92503?
92503 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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