Best 92506 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,906 students in 92506, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92506, CA are Matthew Gage Middle School, Summit View Independent Study and Opportunity Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92506 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92506, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92506, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Gage Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6400 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7350
Gr: 7-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Summit View Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Opportunity Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Lincoln Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 276-7670
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4795 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 788-7282
Gr: 7-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
California School For The Deaf-riverside
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3044 Horace St.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 248-7700
Gr: K-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92506, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92506, CA include Matthew Gage Middle School, Summit View Independent Study and Opportunity Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 92506?
5 public middle schools are located in 92506.
What is the racial composition of students in 92506?
92506 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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