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Elementary Schools in Norco, California

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 49.4/100

Norco, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 49.4/100 — 5.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is John F. Kennedy High at 68/100, where 45.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Norco schools average 21.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.3
39.6 – 67.9
Avg Exceeded %
21.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
15.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How Norco schools compare

Norco's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.4 — 5.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 39.6 to 67.9, a 28.3-point spread.

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

Chronic absenteeism in Norco averages 15.3%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Norco

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Norco ranked by Scope Score

#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
59/100
3Highland Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
24.7%Developing
47/100
4George Washington Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
45/100
5Norco Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Culture First
19.9%Developing
44/100
6Sierra Vista Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
15.4%Developing
43/100
7Riverview Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
15.1%Developing
40/100

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
Brethren · 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

  • 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 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.4/100, which is 5.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 21.9% 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 49.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 21.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.3% 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 7 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.

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