About the School
- Bright Futures Academy Riverside is a nonsectarian special education school offering grades 1 through 12 in a city setting.
- The school serves 63 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 13 teachers.
- Approximately 30% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within the Riverside community.
- Located in Riverside, CA, this co–ed program operates within a large city environment.
- Tuition and acceptance rate information are not specified, but the school provides specialized programs consistent with private education options in Riverside.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bright Futures Academy Riverside?
The application deadline for Bright Futures Academy Riverside is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(951) 689-1981
Distance: 1.2 mi
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(951) 689-1151
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Christian
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(951) 687-0077
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Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
11077 Whitford Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 689-9492
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Christian
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Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 687-0077
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
2425 Van Buren Blvd
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(951) 359-1123
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 547 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
4900 Golden Ave
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(951) 351-1445
Distance: 3.9 mi
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7085 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
Distance: 4.1 mi
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2241 Coriander Cir
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(951) 356-6901
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
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Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
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Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1151
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(951) 687-0077
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(951) 689-9492
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
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Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
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Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Montessori School
4174 Mobley Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(195) 174-1680
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Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
9136 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
Specialized Curriculum
10235 Wells Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1151
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Christian
8775 Magnolia
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 687-0077
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 97 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
11077 Whitford Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 689-9492
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
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Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9631 Hayes St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8225
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8225
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Sunshine Special Education
Special Education School
9390 California Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8488
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8488
0.6 miles
Gr: 12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Myra Linn Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10435 Branigan Way
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1630
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1630
0.9 miles
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Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
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(951) 358-1610
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1610
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Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
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4/
Bottom 50%10
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