For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,389 students in Norco, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Norco, CA are Academy Of Innovation, Norco Intermediate and Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norco, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Norco have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Norco, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy 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: K-12
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 741 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Norco, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
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 middle schools in Norco, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Norco, CA include Academy Of Innovation, Norco Intermediate and Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students.
How many public middle schools are located in Norco?
3 public middle schools are located in Norco.
What is the racial composition of students in Norco?
Norco public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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