Schools in 92879 — Corona, California: 8 schools. Average score 4.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
92879 has 8 ranked schools in Corona, averaging a Scope Score of 40.8/100 — 4.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.9 to 55.5, a 27.6-point spread.
How 92879 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Lincoln Fundamental Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 31.4% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 92879 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +6.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 92879 averages 19.9%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92879 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92879 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92879 | Corona | 8 | Developing 40.8/100 | — |
| 92880 | Eastvale | 7 | Solid 60.3/100 | +19.5 |
| 92881 | Corona | 6 | Solid 51.5/100 | +10.7 |
| 92882 | Corona | 12 | Developing 41.4/100 | +0.7 |
| 92883 | Corona | 4 | Solid 54.9/100 | +14.2 |
| 92886 | Yorba Linda | 9 | Solid 63.9/100 | +23.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92879
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 92879 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise (2) — 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 92879
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Fundamental Elementary Corona-Norco Unified Growth Engine | 31.4% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Garretson Elementary Corona-Norco Unified Growth Engine | 22.3% | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Corona Ranch Elementary Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum | 22.0% | Developing 43/100 |
| 4 | Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco Riverside County Office of Education Building Momentum | 9.1% | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | William McKinley Elementary Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise | 14.5% | Developing 38/100 |
| 6 | Parkridge Elementary Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 35/100 |
| 7 | Home Gardens Academy Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise | 10.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 8 | Lee V. Pollard High Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum | 0.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 92879 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.
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