For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,904 students in Norco, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 551 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Norco, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Norco, CA are John F. Kennedy High School, Highland Elementary School and Norco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norco, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Norco have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norco, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Alhambra St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3308
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3308
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Norco High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2065 Temescal Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3241
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3560 Corona Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3311
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3311
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Norco Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Temescal Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3348
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3348
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Cnusd Hybrid School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 739-6809
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 739-6809
Grades: 6-12
| 868 students
Rank: #77.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 W. Parkridge Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3326
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3326
Grades: K-6
| 858 students
Rank: #88.
Norco Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Temescal Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3206
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3206
Grades: 7-8
| 718 students
Rank: #99.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Pedley Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3245
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3245
Grades: K-6
| 252 students
Rank: #1010.
Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W. Parkridge Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-4646
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-4646
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Norco, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
King (Martin Luther Jr.) Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2820 Clark Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(909) 736-3339
Norco, CA 92860
(909) 736-3339
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Norco Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 Temescal Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3243
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3243
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norco, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Norco, CA include John F. Kennedy High School, Highland Elementary School and Norco High School.
How many public schools are located in Norco, CA?
10 public schools are located in Norco, CA.
What percentage of students in Norco, CA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Norco, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norco, CA?
Norco, CA public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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