For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,520 students in Riverdale, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 146 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Riverdale, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Riverdale, CA are Horizon High School, Riverdale High School and Fipps Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverdale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 schools in Riverdale, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Riverdale, CA include Horizon High School, Riverdale High School and Fipps Primary.
How many public schools are located in Riverdale?
6 public schools are located in Riverdale.
What percentage of students in Riverdale go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Riverdale are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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