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Elementary Schools in Poway, California

Above Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 58.9/100

Poway, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 58.9/100 — 15.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Poway High at 73/100, where 32.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Poway schools average 34.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 10 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
58.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.1
45.7 – 72.8
Avg Exceeded %
34.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How Poway schools compare

Poway's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.9 — 15.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 45.7 to 72.8, a 27.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Poway High with a Scope Score of 73 and 32.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Poway schools average 34.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Poway averages 11.3%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Poway

5 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Poway ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Poway High
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
32.0%Strong
73/100
2Tierra Bonita Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
52.3%Strong
72/100
3Chaparral Elementary
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
44.4%Solid
65/100
4Painted Rock Elementary
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
41.0%Solid
64/100
5Midland Elementary
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
37.5%Solid
60/100
6Pomerado Elementary
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
35.3%Solid
59/100
7Garden Road Elementary
Poway Unified Culture First
34.4%Solid
52/100
8Meadowbrook Middle
Poway Unified Building Momentum
25.7%Solid
50/100
9Twin Peaks Middle
Poway Unified Building Momentum
23.3%Developing
48/100
10Valley Elementary
Poway Unified Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
46/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Poway

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Michael'S School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 571 students
15:1Private
Newbridge School
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-8 · 97 students
7:1Private
The Koonings Center
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-8 · 22 students
4:1Private
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 19 students
19:1Private
Skills Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 7 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Poway

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Poway good?
Poway's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.9/100, which is 15.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 34.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Poway?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Poway is Poway High with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 32.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Poway schools compare to the state average?
Poway elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 34.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 45.7 to 72.8, a 27.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Poway?
Poway has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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