For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,339 students in Norco, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norco, CA are Highland Elementary School, Norco Elementary School and Sierra Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norco, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norco have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Norco, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Alhambra St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3308
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3308
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Norco Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Temescal Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3348
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3348
Gr: K-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3560 Corona Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3311
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3311
Gr: K-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 739-6809
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 739-6809
Gr: K-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 West Parkridge Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3326
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3326
Gr: K-6 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Pedley Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3245
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3245
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 West Parkridge Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-4646
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-4646
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Norco, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
King (Martin Luther Jr.) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2820 Clark Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(909) 736-3339
Norco, CA 92860
(909) 736-3339
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Norco Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 Temescal Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3243
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3243
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Norco, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norco, CA include Highland Elementary School, Norco Elementary School and Sierra Vista Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norco?
7 public elementary schools are located in Norco.
What is the racial composition of students in Norco?
Norco public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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