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Schools in 92860 — Norco, California

92860 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.3 — 4.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 39.6 to 67.9, a 28.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
48.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.3
39.6 – 67.9
Avg Exceeded %
20.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92860 schools perform

The top-ranked school is John F. Kennedy High with a Scope Score of 68 and 45.3% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92860 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92860 averages 14.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92860 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92860
92860Norco848.3
92861Villa Park360.3+12.0
92865Orange349.3+1.0
92867Orange444.7-3.5
92869Orange851.7+3.4
92870Placentia1457.8+9.5

School archetypes in 92860

3 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 92860 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine — 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

All schools in 92860

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1John F. Kennedy High
Corona-Norco Unified Strong All-Around
68Riverside45.3%74.4%8.8%0.7%
2Norco High
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
59Riverside18.8%46.3%19.9%3.8%
3Highland Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
47Riverside24.7%52.4%12.5%4.5%
4George Washington Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Growth Engine
45Riverside14.1%37.6%13.3%2.8%
5Norco Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise
44Riverside19.9%45.8%12.4%0.7%
6Sierra Vista Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise
43Riverside15.4%40.2%14.7%1.9%
7Academy of Innovation
Corona-Norco Unified Culture First
40Riverside7.7%50.0%9.8%1.1%
8Riverview Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise
40Riverside15.1%37.8%25.3%3.7%

Schools in 92860 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92860

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Norco good?
Norco's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.3/100, which is 4.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 20.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC 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 John F. Kennedy High with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 45.3% 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 48.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 20.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 39.6 to 67.9, a 28.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Norco?
Norco has 8 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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.