Corona, CA ranked in the top 20 of the 100 best places in the United States to raise a family

The city’s first-rate education, safety and quality of life contribute to ranking by MSN.com

CORONA, CA: The city of Corona is pleased to announce that it was ranked No. 13 on MSN’s list of the 100 best places to raise a family in the United States. Its education, safety and quality of life contributed to its high rank.

“We can thank the men and women who keep our streets safe, our children educated, our parks clean and the spirit of community alive for Corona ’s high ranking,” said Mayor Jeff Miller, city of Corona . “Our city’s family-oriented environment and amenities have always been leading factors that attract families to Corona .”

In order to provide its residents with a high standard of living, Corona ’s leadership invests heavily in education, safety, recreation and commercial development. Its focus on training police, fire and medical response teams has helped Corona rank as one of the nation’s top 100 safest communities according to the F.B.I. Since 1996, Corona ’s crime rate has declined by 52 percent.

Corona is home to several nationally honored schools, including Santiago High School , Corona High School , Corona Ranch Elementary and Anthony Elementary. With 34 public schools, nine private schools and 12 new schools planned or under construction, Corona has the capacity to accommodate population growth and offer children the knowledge and skills they need for success in life.

During the 2005-2006 school year, Corona-Norco Unified School District students preformed significantly above the state average on the California High School Exit Exam. Additionally, Centennial High School ’s football coach Matt Logan was named the 2007 high school coach of the year by ABC7 News and the NFL.

Corona has six local golf courses and 38 public parks covering more than 364 acres, which include sports fields, playgrounds, tennis courts and skate parks. The city supports the healthy, active lifestyles of its residents and preserves open space for recreational uses. Corona offers upscale lifestyle centers with top retailers and restaurants that provide endless options in dining and entertainment for the entire family.

Cities were evaluated according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, National Center for Education Statistics, FBI, American Association of Museums, National Center for Health Statistics and the American Bar Association.

About the city of Corona

The city of Corona , centrally located between Orange County and the Inland Empire , is an innovator in building an attractive environment in which to locate a business. Rising from its humble beginnings as a small agricultural community, Corona is now an upscale city, offering a vibrant and thriving economy for businesses, residents and visitors alike. It is located in West Riverside County , at the hub of Los Angeles , Orange County , San Diego and the Inland Empire .