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Best High Schools in riverside, CA
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Riverside, with a population of about 315,000, is the historic heart of the Inland Empire. It is known for its citrus heritage and colorful Mediterranean-style buildings. The city has a strong educational system, with dozens of public high schools and a number of private schools that prepare students well for college. The school system stresses academic rigor through Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, while also creating a very diverse and welcoming environment for students. Many local schools have won California Distinguished School awards and National Blue Ribbon awards for their performance and creative extracurricular activities, like STEM clubs and award-winning marching bands.