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Best Corona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 11,290 students in Corona, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Corona, CA are Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate, El Cerrito Middle School and River Heights Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corona, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Corona have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Corona, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6905 Harrison Ave.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-8241
Gr: 7-8 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
El Cerrito Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7610 El Cerrito Rd.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3216
Gr: 6-8 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
River Heights Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7227 Scholar Way
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2155
Gr: 7-8 | 1,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Citrus Hills Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3211 South Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Corona Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1230 South Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-3321
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Cesar Chavez Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1150 Paseo Grande
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4640
Gr: K-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3211 South Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 739-6809
Gr: K-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Corona-norco Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 Magnolia Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3367
Gr: K-12
Rank: #99.
Luiseno
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13500 Mountain Rd.
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 253-7480
Gr: K-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Pivot Charter School Riverside
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 North Main St.
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 280-0229
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Home Gardens Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13550 Tolton Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3219
Gr: K-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Letha Raney Intermediate
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 West Citron St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Scale Leadership Academy - East
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Compton Ave
Corona, CA 92881
(888) 315-4660
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Auburndale Intermediate
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 River Rd.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-3231
Gr: 7-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway
Special Education School
4501 Ambs Dr.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 509-5159
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Corona, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Corona, CA include Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate, El Cerrito Middle School and River Heights Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Corona?
15 public middle schools are located in Corona.
What is the racial composition of students in Corona?
Corona public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Corona are often viewed compared to one another?

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