4.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Corning, California

11 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 11

Districts: 4

Avg Rating: 4.7/10

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Choosing a school in Corning?

Use this page to compare every school in Corning by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

High · Corning Union High. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Middle · Corning Union Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Corning for 2026 are Corning High (5.7/10), Centennial Continuation High (5.5/10), and Maywood Middle (5.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Corning High

Rates 5.7/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Corning schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Woodson Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +7.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Corning schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Corning

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Corning High	5.7 / 10	High	+1.0	37th
2	Centennial Continuation High	5.5 / 10	High	+0.9	33th
3	Maywood Middle	5.4 / 10	Middle	+0.8	31th
4	Kirkwood Elementary	5.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	31th
5	Richfield Elementary	4.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.5	18th
6	West Street Elementary	4.5 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	17th
7	Olive View Elementary	4.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.5	12th
8	Rancho Tehama Elementary	3.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.6	9th
9	Woodson Elementary	3.5 / 10	Elementary	-1.1	6th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 4.7/10
Median household income: $58,125
Median home value: $287,400
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13%
Avg commute: 24 min
Owner-occupied homes: 66%

How Corning compares

California rank

#568 of 597

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.5

below California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$58k

58% of California median

Schools in this city

9

About Schools in Corning, California

Corning, California is home to 11 schools, including 11 public schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

With an average rating of 4.7 out of 10, schools in Corning show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Corning is Corning High with a composite score of 5.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Corning is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 3,377 students.

Corning's community shows 13% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $58,125. The poverty rate in the area is 15.0%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Kirkwood Elementary 103 students · Kindergarten–8th	103	Kindergarten–8th	5.4
2	Richfield Elementary 263 students · Kindergarten–8th	263	Kindergarten–8th	4.6
3	West Street Elementary 314 students · Kindergarten–6th	314	Kindergarten–6th	4.5
4	Olive View Elementary 519 students · Kindergarten–6th	519	Kindergarten–6th	4.1
5	Rancho Tehama Elementary 98 students · Kindergarten–5th	98	Kindergarten–5th	3.9
6	Woodson Elementary 489 students · Kindergarten–6th	489	Kindergarten–6th	3.5
7	Columbia Academy 7 students · Kindergarten–8th	7	Kindergarten–8th	—

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Maywood Middle 527 students · 6th–8th	527	6th–8th	5.4

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Corning High 956 students · 9th–12th	956	9th–12th	5.7
2	Centennial Continuation High 74 students · 9th–12th	74	9th–12th	5.5
3	Corning Independent Study 27 students · 9th–12th	27	9th–12th	—

Schools in Corning

Corning, California · 11 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$58,125

Median Home Value

$287,400

Median Rent

$1,144/mo

Population

15,076

College Educated

13%

Homeownership

66%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

15.0%

Community Profile

Corning has a median household income of $58,125. It is a community where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $287,400, with a median rent of $1,144/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.0%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: California
Elementary: 7
Middle: 1
High: 3

Resources

🔍 Google "Corning schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Corning 📊 Niche Corning Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School Districts (4)

Corning Union Elementary

6 schools · 1,954 students

Corning Union High

3 schools · 1,057 students

Kirkwood Elementary

1 school · 103 students

Richfield Elementary

1 school · 263 students

Nearby Cities

Los Molinos (3 schools)

10 mi

Orangevale (1 school)

11 mi

Orland (11 schools)

13 mi

Red Bluff (19 schools)

17 mi

Hamilton City (3 schools)

Cottonwood (10 schools)

30 mi

Elk Creek (3 schools)

29 mi

Durham (3 schools)

28 mi

Paynes Creek (1 school)

31 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Corning, California

How many schools are in Corning, California?

Corning has 11 schools, including 11 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Corning, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Corning is 4.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Corning, California?

The top-ranked school in Corning on MySchoolScout is Corning High with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Corning, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Corning on MySchoolScout is Kirkwood Elementary with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Corning, California?

The top-ranked middle school in Corning on MySchoolScout is Maywood Middle with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What is the best high school in Corning, California?

The top-ranked high school in Corning on MySchoolScout is Corning High with a composite score of 5.7/10.

How many school districts serve Corning, California?

Corning is served by 4 school districts: Corning Union Elementary, Corning Union High, Kirkwood Elementary, Richfield Elementary.

What is the education level in Corning, California?

According to Census data, 13% of adults in Corning have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Corning, California?

The median household income in Corning is approximately $58,125 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Corning, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Corning is 21.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Corning, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.