For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 558 students in Riverdale, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Riverdale, CA are Horizon High School and Riverdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Riverdale, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverdale High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Riverdale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 525 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 high schools in Riverdale, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Riverdale, CA include Horizon High School and Riverdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Riverdale?
3 public high schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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