Riverside: Schools & Education
There are 78 public schools in Riverside. Martin Luther King Jr. High is the largest at 2,901 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 72,536 students.
- ~3,068 residents per school (vs California ~749).
K-12 Schools
104 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,068 residents per school. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (13)
School Superintendents (2)
Schools (104)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Alvord Unified, CA Sch for the Deaf-Riverside , Gateway College and Career Aca, REACH Leadership STEAM Academy, Riverside County Office Of Edu |
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 78 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 56,897 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 2,480 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 22.90 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 43,075 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 75.7% |
| Schools Count | 78 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (12)
Colleges (13)
| Nearest College · Name | Professional Golfers Career College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Temecula |
| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 877-4380 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Robidoux Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 5840 Mission Blvd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (951) 682-5485 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 92509 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2657 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 13 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (13)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 168 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 4 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 3 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 6 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12