Students
3,281
enrolled at the 9 public schools with a Corning address.
Corning · Tehama County
Schools in Corning
Corning’s 5 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 69 to 75.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Corning score highest?
Richfield Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 75. That is higher than 49 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Richfield Elementary
Richfield Elementary · 96021 · Grades K–8
132562% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 49th percentile
Rank 2
Woodson Elementary
Corning Union Elementary · 96021 · Grades K–6
121771% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
Rank 3
Kirkwood Elementary
Kirkwood Elementary · 96021 · Grades K–8
1871% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 30th percentile
Rank 4
West Street Elementary
Corning Union Elementary · 96021 · Grades K–6
2074% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 22nd percentile
Rank 5
Olive View Elementary
Corning Union Elementary · 96021 · Grades K–6
1679% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile
10in 100
The average Corning elementary school had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
1 elementary school not ranked statewide
Students are placed here by probation, district or voluntary referral, including after an expulsion, so we don’t rank it.
- Columbia AcademyCommunity day school
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Corning score highest?
Kirkwood Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 75. That is higher than 52 in 100 California middle schools we score.
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Rank 1
Kirkwood Elementary
Kirkwood Elementary · 96021 · Grades K–8
142759% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 52nd percentile
Rank 2
Richfield Elementary
Richfield Elementary · 96021 · Grades K–8
132760% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile
Rank 3
Maywood Middle
Corning Union Elementary · 96021 · Grades 6–8
1777% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 8th percentile
8in 100
The average Corning middle school had 8 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in Corning stand?
Corning Union High has a Scope Score of 70. That is higher than 23 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in Corning.
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Rank 1
Corning Union High
Corning Union High · 96021 · Grades 9–12
2171% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 23rd percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Centennial Continuation HighContinuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
Four districts run the public schools with a Corning address. The home address decides which district serves a child.
District
Corning Union Elementary
5schools here
Elementary, Middle. Woodson, West Street, Maywood, Olive View, Columbia Academy.
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Corning Union High
2schools here
High. Corning Union High, Centennial Continuation.
District
Kirkwood Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Kirkwood Elementary.
District
Richfield Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Richfield Elementary.
Does living in Corning decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Students
Who goes to school here?
3,281 students go to the 9 public schools with a Corning address. 83 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
41–100%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
10in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Corning?
Are the public schools in Corning good?
Corning’s 5 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 69 to 75. Of those, 3 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. Corning’s 3 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 68 to 75. Of those, 1 is Solid, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. Corning has one public high school we score. Corning Union High has a Scope Score of 70. It is Needs Support, at the 23rd percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Corning rank highest?
Richfield Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 75. It is Developing, at the 49th percentile. Kirkwood Elementary is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 75. It is Solid, at the 52nd percentile. Corning Union High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 70. It is Needs Support, at the 23rd percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Corning compare with California?
The average Corning elementary school had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once. The average Corning middle school had 8 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Which places nearby can you look at next?
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Corning address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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