For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 787 students in Norco, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norco, CA are 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 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Norco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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.
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 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Norco, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norco, CA include Norco Intermediate and Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students.
How many public middle schools are located in Norco?
2 public middle schools are located in Norco.
What is the racial composition of students in Norco?
Norco public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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