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Schools in 92881 — Corona, California: 92881 schools average 9.0 points above the state — but the range is 37.6 points wide.

92881 has 6 ranked schools in Corona, averaging a Scope Score of 52.8/100 — 9.0 points above the state average of 43.8 (a state average weighted to 92881's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 28.9 to 66.4, a 37.6-point spread.

How 92881 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Santiago High with a Scope Score of 66 and 30.3% of students exceeding standard.

Cohort growth among 92881's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +75 scale-score points across 3 schools in 92881 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92881 averages 15.6%, below the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 92881's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92881 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92881
92881Corona652.8/100
92879Corona2.7737.3/100-15.5
92882Corona3.11139.9/100-12.9
92860Norco4.9844.8/100-8.0
92883Corona6.1449.9/100-2.9
92505Riverside6.41031.8/100-21.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92881

1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92881 is classified as 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 92881

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range28.9 – 66.4
37.6 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.6% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 42.3/1003 ranked elementary schools1 Strong, 1 Solid, +1 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Solid Base
42.6%Strong
59/100
2Orange Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Solid
39/100
3John Stallings Elementary
Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise
10.0%Developing
29/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 61.8/1001 ranked middle schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1El Cerrito Middle
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
34.6%Strong
62/100

High Schools (2)

avg 64.2/1002 ranked high schools1 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Santiago High
Corona-Norco Unified Strong All-Around
30.3%Strong
66/100
2Centennial High
Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Solid
62/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 92881Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92881 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 92881

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 92881 (Corona) good?
92881 has 6 ranked schools in Corona, averaging a Scope Score of 52.8/100 — 9.0 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92881's own mix of school levels. 26.2% 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 92881?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92881 is Santiago High with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 30.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92881 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92881 average a Scope Score of 52.8/100 — 9.0 points above the state average of 43.8, a state average weighted to zip code 92881's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 26.2% vs. 20.2% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92881?
Zip code 92881 has 6 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.