For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 629 students in Riverdale, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, CA are 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Riverdale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 4-8
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Virtual
Alternative School
3086 West Mt. Whitney
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Riverdale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Riverdale Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3021 West Kruger Ave
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3614
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3614
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, CA include Riverdale Elementary School and Burrel Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverdale?
3 public middle schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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