For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,586 students in Riverside, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside, CA are Reach Leadership Steam Academy, Gateway College And Career Academy and Cbk Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Riverside, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3422 Rustin Ave.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Gr: K-6 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Gateway College And Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Cbk Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Riverside, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3800 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Gr: 7-12
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
4011 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
4466 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Raincross High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(909) 276-7670
Riverside, CA 92504
(909) 276-7670
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rehoboth Charter Acdemy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
9191 Colorado Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 683-0553
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 683-0553
Gr: K-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rio Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
6836 34th St.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 360-2818
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 360-2818
Gr: 9-12
Riverside County Education Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13730 Perris Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6602
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6602
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
44-801 Golf Center Pkwy.
Riverside, CA 92501
(760) 863-3111
Riverside, CA 92501
(760) 863-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Riverside County Opportunity (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Steps Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4041 Pacific Ave.
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 222-7739
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 222-7739
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside, CA include Reach Leadership Steam Academy, Gateway College And Career Academy and Cbk Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Riverside?
3 public charter schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).