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Elementary Schools in Norco, California: Norco schools average near the state. The 10.0-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 39.9/100

Norco, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 39.9/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is George Washington Elementary at 46/100, where 14.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Norco schools average 17.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 1 Growth Engine stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.9
State avg: 38.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
10.0
35.8 – 45.8
Avg Exceeded %
17.8%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
15.6%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary5Developing
39.9/100
17.8%+1.1
High2Solid
62.4/100
32.0%+15.9

How Norco schools compare

Norco has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 39.9/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is George Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 14.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Norco averages 15.6% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Norco

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in Norco are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine \u2014 showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Norco

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1John F. Kennedy High
Corona-Norco Unified Strong All-Around
45.3%Solid
68/100
2Norco High
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
18.8%Solid
57/100
3George Washington Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Growth Engine
14.1%Developing
46/100
4Highland Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
24.7%Developing
42/100
5Sierra Vista Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise
15.4%Developing
38/100
6Norco Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Culture First
19.9%Developing
38/100
7Riverview Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise
15.1%Developing
36/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Norco

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Turning Point Christian School
Christian (no specific denomination) · Grades Pre-K-6 · 216 students
20:1Private
Town & Country Day School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 48 students
24:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Norco

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Norco good?
Norco's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.9/100, which is within 1.1 points of the state average. 17.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Norco?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Norco is George Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 14.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Norco schools compare to the state average?
Norco elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.9/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 38.8. The exceeded rate averages 17.8% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Norco?
Norco has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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