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Best 92505 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,853 students in 92505, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 586 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 92505, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92505, CA are Lake Hills Elementary School, Hillcrest High School and Ysmael Villegas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92505 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92505, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92505, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16346 Village Meadow Dr.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1620
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11800 Indiana Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1755
Gr: 9-12 | 1,780 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Ysmael Villegas Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3754 Harvill Ln.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1695
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Golden Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1625
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Allan Orrenmaa Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3350 Fillmore St.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1635
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Twinhill Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11000 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1665
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6601 Rutland St.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1660
Gr: K-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Arizona Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11045 Arizona Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1675
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
La Sierra High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4145 La Sierra Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(909) 358-1725
Gr: 9-12 | 1,514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Norte Vista High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6585 Crest Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1740
Gr: 9-12 | 1,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Phillip M. Stokoe Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Ambs Dr.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1640
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6411 Mitchell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1655
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Collett Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10850 Collett Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1605
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Myra Linn Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10435 Branigan Way
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1630
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11750 Gramercy Pl.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1670
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Loma Vista Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11050 Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1685
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8230 Wells Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1610
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
La Granada Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10346 Keller Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1615
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Arlanza Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5891 Rutland Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1600
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Wells Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 Wells Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1705
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Mission View High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6021
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Alvord High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3606 Pierce St.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1715
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Elementary School
Special Education School
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6120
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Secondary
Special Education School
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-5159
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92505, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92505, CA include Lake Hills Elementary School, Hillcrest High School and Ysmael Villegas Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 92505?
24 public schools are located in 92505.
What percentage of students in 92505 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 92505 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92505?
92505 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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