Public schools in Corona, CA
40 open public schools with an address in Corona, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
40
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
32,764
40 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
8 magnet · 2 virtual
An overview of Corona public schools
The federal directory lists 40 public schools in Corona, CA: 24 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. The 40 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 32,764 students, an average of 819 per school. The largest campus is Santiago High (3,577 students), and the largest elementary school is Cesar Chavez Academy (1,024).
Corona-Norco Unified operates the most schools here (35), and 3 regular districts have at least one Corona campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 24:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 8 magnet schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 7 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Corona
Corona-Norco Unified
Public school district
35 schools in Corona · 53 total
Alvord Unified
Public school district
1 school in Corona · 26 total
Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Corona
Lake Elsinore Unified
Public school district
1 school in Corona · 26 total
Pivot Charter School Riverside District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Corona
Scale Leadership Academy - East District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Corona
Elementary schools in Corona
24| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 673 | 24:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Corona-Norco Unified · Magnet | KG–08 | 1,024 | 24:1 | |
| Corona Ranch Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 769 | 24.8:1 | |
| Coronita Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 400 | 23.5:1 | |
| Dr. Bernice Jameson Todd Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 1,018 | 26.1:1 | |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 757 | 24.4:1 | |
| Foothill Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 640 | 23.7:1 | |
| Garretson Elementary Corona-Norco Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 859 | 24.5:1 | |
| Home Gardens Academy Corona-Norco Unified · Magnet | KG–08 | 961 | 21.7:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 561 | 22.4:1 | |
| John Adams Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 539 | 20.7:1 | |
| John Stallings Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 627 | 24.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Fundamental Elementary Corona-Norco Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 754 | 26.9:1 | |
| Luiseno Lake Elsinore Unified | KG–08 | 819 | 22.3:1 | |
| Orange Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 746 | 24.1:1 | |
| Parkridge Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 634 | 21.9:1 | |
| Prado View Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 570 | 22.8:1 | |
| Promenade Elementary Alvord Unified | KG–05 | 579 | 22.3:1 | |
| Rosa Parks Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 970 | 26.2:1 | |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 822 | 26.5:1 | |
| Temescal Valley Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 832 | 26:1 | |
| Vicentia Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 557 | 24.2:1 | |
| William McKinley Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 598 | 23:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary Corona-Norco Unified | KG–06 | 696 | 24:1 |
Middle schools in Corona
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburndale Intermediate Corona-Norco Unified · Magnet | 07–08 | 640 | 21:1 | |
| Citrus Hills Intermediate Corona-Norco Unified | 07–08 | 919 | 25.8:1 | |
| Corona Fundamental Intermediate Corona-Norco Unified · Magnet | 06–08 | 754 | 25.1:1 | |
| El Cerrito Middle Corona-Norco Unified | 06–08 | 1,218 | 26.5:1 | |
| Letha Raney Intermediate Corona-Norco Unified | 06–08 | 537 | 18.1:1 |
High schools in Corona
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High Corona-Norco Unified · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,712 | 24.4:1 | |
| Corona High Corona-Norco Unified · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,307 | 23.6:1 | |
| Corona Vista High Corona-Norco Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco District · Charter | 07–12 | 133 | 16.3:1 | |
| Lee V. Pollard High Corona-Norco Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 413 | 13.8:1 | |
| Orange Grove High Corona-Norco Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 162 | 11.1:1 | |
| Santiago High Corona-Norco Unified | 09–12 | 3,577 | 25.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Corona
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Innovation Corona-Norco Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 556 | 15.5:1 | |
| Corona-Norco Alternative Corona-Norco Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Pivot Charter School Riverside Pivot Charter School Riverside District · Charter | KG–12 | 170 | 19.6:1 | |
| Scale Leadership Academy - East Scale Leadership Academy - East District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 1,261 | 35.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.6%
- Hispanic56.6%
- Black5.4%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 38 Corona schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (32,764 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Corona
How many public schools are in Corona, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 40 open public schools with a location address in Corona: 24 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 32,764 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Corona?
Schools with an address in Corona belong to 6 education agencies, led by Corona-Norco Unified (35 schools), Alvord Unified (1 school), Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Corona?
Santiago High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Corona, with 3,577 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Corona?
Yes. 3 of the 40 public schools in Corona are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco, Pivot Charter School Riverside, Scale Leadership Academy - East. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Corona schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Corona public schools is 24:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Corona guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities