For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,389 students in Norco, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norco, CA are Academy Of Innovation, Norco Intermediate and Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norco, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Norco have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Norco, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 739-6809
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 739-6809
Gr: K-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Norco Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Temescal Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3206
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3206
Gr: 7-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 West Parkridge Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-4646
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-4646
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Norco, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
King (Martin Luther Jr.) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2820 Clark Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(909) 736-3339
Norco, CA 92860
(909) 736-3339
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Norco Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 Temescal Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3243
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3243
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Norco, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norco, CA include Academy Of Innovation, Norco Intermediate and Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students.
How many public middle schools are located in Norco?
3 public middle schools are located in Norco.
What is the racial composition of students in Norco?
Norco public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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