Photo: Rdt8888 · Public domainNorco’s public schools outscore 74% of California districts
In Norco, 55% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the California average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Norco, 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.
Norco’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 440 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Norco’s, its schools beat 69%, lower 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 ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Norco Intermediate, then Norco High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Turning Point Christian School (private) and Town & Country Day School (private) are in town. 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 Norco’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 Norco, with each school’s own grade.
10th grade in Norco
Norco High
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 23:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Norco
Norco High
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 23:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Norco
Norco High
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Norco’s public schools are run by Corona-Norco Unified School District, which also serves Corona and Eastvale. 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
Norco vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Norco’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Norco | B+ | Corona-Norco Unified |
| Corona | B+ | Corona-Norco Unified |
| Eastvale | B+ | Corona-Norco Unified |
| Riverside | B | Riverside Unified K–12 · Alvord Unified K–12 |
| Jurupa Valley | C+ | Jurupa Unified |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Corona-Norco Unified with Norco, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Norco
9 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).
Questions about Norco’s schools
Are Norco’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Norco 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 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Norco in?
Corona-Norco Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 49,370 students in 51 schools (2024–25).
Where do Norco kids go to high school?
Norco High, with 2,032 students.
What is Norco’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 Norco 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 Norco?
Yes: Turning Point Christian School (religious, grades K–7, 200 students) and Town & Country Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 63 students).
Parents talk
What Norco families are saying about school.
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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.