For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 10,733 students in Corona, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Corona, CA are El Cerrito Middle School, Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate 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 31%), 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 80% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Cerrito Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7610 El Cerrito Rd.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3216
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3216
Grades: 6-8
| 1,181 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6905 Harrison Ave.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-8241
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-8241
Grades: 7-8
| 1,220 students
Rank: #33.
River Heights Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7227 Scholar Way
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2155
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 738-2155
Grades: 7-8
| 1,205 students
Rank: #44.
Corona-norco Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 Magnolia Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3367
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3367
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Corona Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1230 South Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-3321
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-3321
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #66.
Citrus Hills Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3211 South Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4600
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4600
Grades: 7-8
| 967 students
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Academy
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Paseo Grande
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4640
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-4640
Grades: K-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #88.
Luiseno
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13500 Mountain Rd.
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 253-7480
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 253-7480
Grades: K-8
| 838 students
Rank: #99.
Home Gardens Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13550 Tolton Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3219
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3219
Grades: K-8
| 969 students
Rank: #1010.
Letha Raney Intermediate
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 West Citron St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-3221
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #1111.
Scale Leadership Academy - East
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Compton Ave
Corona, CA 92881
(888) 315-4660
Corona, CA 92881
(888) 315-4660
Grades: K-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #1212.
Auburndale Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 River Rd.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-3231
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-3231
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Rank: #1313.
Pivot Charter School Riverside
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Main St.
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 280-0229
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 280-0229
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway
Special Education School
4501 Ambs Dr.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 509-5159
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 509-5159
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Corona, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12826 Jersey Street
Corona, CA 92880
Corona, CA 92880
Grades: 8-12
| 92 students
Centennial Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1824 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 4,141 students
Phoenix High School (Community Day) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
13031 Orange St., Rt. 1
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-3339
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 736-3339
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Corona, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Corona, CA include El Cerrito Middle School, Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate and River Heights Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Corona?
14 public middle schools are located in Corona.
What is the racial composition of students in Corona?
Corona public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% 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?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Corona include: El Cerrito Middle School vs. Citrus Hills Intermediate, Citrus Hills Intermediate vs. El Cerrito Middle School, Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate vs. River Heights Intermediate
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