For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,086 students in Riverbank, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riverbank, CA are Riverbank Language Academy and Cardozo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverbank, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverbank have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverbank, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverbank Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Gr: K-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Santa Fe St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Riverbank, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 Stanislaus St
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rise (Riverbank Independent Study Education) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Riverbank, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riverbank, CA include Riverbank Language Academy and Cardozo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverbank?
2 public middle schools are located in Riverbank.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverbank?
Riverbank public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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