Photo: FredBren · Public domainCorona’s public schools outscore 74% of California districts
On the state reading tests, 55% of Corona’s students scored proficient, above the California average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Corona, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Corona’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 542 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Corona’s, its schools beat 80%, higher than their 74% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 38% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,317 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
19 elementary schools, then five middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco, Montessori School of Corona (private), South Hills Academy (private), Grace Lutheran Kindergarten (private), Belltower Montessori Academy (private) and Mount Carmel Academy (private) are in town. Scale Leadership Academy - East, Pivot Charter School Riverside and Academy of Innovation, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Corona’s grade
B+: better than 74% of California school districts, #202 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Corona, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Corona · depends on your address
Santiago High
Grades 9–12 · 3,577 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Centennial High
Grades 9–12 · 2,712 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Corona High
Grades 9–12 · 2,307 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Corona · depends on your address
Santiago High
Grades 9–12 · 3,577 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Centennial High
Grades 9–12 · 2,712 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Corona High
Grades 9–12 · 2,307 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Corona’s public schools are run by Corona-Norco Unified School District, which also serves Eastvale and Norco. Parts of Corona (9% of its land) are served by Alvord Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Corona vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Corona’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Corona | B+ | Corona-Norco Unified |
| Norco | B+ | Corona-Norco Unified |
| Riverside | B | Riverside Unified K–12 · Alvord Unified K–12 |
| Chino Hills | A− | Chino Valley Unified |
Every school in Corona
39 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Corona Vista High and Corona-Norco Alternative).
Questions about Corona’s schools
Are Corona’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Corona children attend outscore 74% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #202 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Corona in?
Corona-Norco Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 49,370 students in 51 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Corona are served by Alvord Unified.
Where do Corona kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Santiago High, Centennial High and Corona High.
What is Corona’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Corona-Norco Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Corona spend per student?
$18,317 in Corona-Norco Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Corona?
Yes: Montessori School of Corona (nonsectarian, grades PK–7, 181 students), South Hills Academy (religious, grades PK, 42 students), Grace Lutheran Kindergarten (religious, grades PK–K, 39 students), Belltower Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades K, 16 students) and Mount Carmel Academy (nonsectarian, grades 8–12, 6 students). Corona also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Corona families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Corona → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.