For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,262 students in 92881, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92881, CA are El Cerrito Middle School and Scale Leadership Academy - East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92881 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92881, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92881, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Cerrito Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7610 El Cerrito Rd.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3216
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3216
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
92881, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centennial Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1824 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Gr: 9-12
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 4,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92881, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92881, CA include El Cerrito Middle School and Scale Leadership Academy - East.
How many public middle schools are located in 92881?
2 public middle schools are located in 92881.
What is the racial composition of students in 92881?
92881 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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