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Schools in 92860 — Norco, California: 92860 schools average 3.7 points above the state — but the range is 21.9 points wide.

92860 has 8 ranked schools in Norco, averaging a Scope Score of 48.5/100 — 3.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 39.7 to 61.6, a 21.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
48.5
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.9
39.7 – 61.6
Avg Exceeded %
20.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92860 schools perform

The top-ranked school is John F. Kennedy High with a Scope Score of 62 and 45.3% of students exceeding standard.

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

Chronic absenteeism across 92860 averages 14.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92860 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92860
92860Norco8Developing
48.5/100
92861Villa Park3Solid
57.8/100
+9.3
92865Orange4Developing
45.2/100
-3.3
92867Orange5Developing
39.3/100
-9.2
92869Orange10Solid
53.8/100
+5.3
92870Placentia15Solid
56.5/100
+8.0

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92860

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

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

All schools in 92860

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1John F. Kennedy High
Corona-Norco Unified Strong All-Around
45.3%Solid
62/100
2Norco High
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
18.8%Solid
52/100
3George Washington Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Growth Engine
14.1%Solid
52/100
4Highland Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
24.7%Developing
48/100
5Sierra Vista Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Growth Engine
15.4%Developing
46/100
6Riverview Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Growth Engine
15.1%Developing
45/100
7Norco Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise
19.9%Developing
44/100
8Academy of Innovation
Corona-Norco Unified Culture First
7.7%Developing
40/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schools in 92860Methodology · Explore all schools

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

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 92860 (Norco) good?
92860 has 8 ranked schools in Norco, averaging a Scope Score of 48.5/100 — 3.7 points above the state average. 20.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92860?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92860 is John F. Kennedy High with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 45.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92860 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92860 average a Scope Score of 48.5/100 — 3.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 20.1% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92860?
Zip code 92860 has 8 ranked 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. Full methodology and weights.