Riverside Unified School District, California

Riverside Unified School District is a unified school district in Riverside County, California, for grades K–12. About 260,951 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 89.2 sq mi (231 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
260,951 ± 3,300
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Riverside County
Land area
89.2 sq mi (231 km²)
Median household income
$98,830 ± $2,030
Median home value
$621,200 ± $7,435
Water area
2.53 sq mi (6.56 km²)
State
California
Census code (GEOID)
0633150
Coordinates (central point)
33.923313, -117.377838

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Riverside Unified School District, largest first

  1. Riverside (city)319,069 people
  2. Woodcrest (CDP)17,368 people
  3. Highgrove (CDP)8,366 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Alvord Unified School District6.3 mi west
  2. Jurupa Unified School District7.7 mi northwest
  3. Colton Joint Unified School District8.7 mi north
  4. Val Verde Unified School District8.8 mi southeast
  5. Moreno Valley Unified School District9.3 mi east
  6. Corona-Norco Unified School District11 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Riverside Unified School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Riverside Unified School District before you rely on it.

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