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Schools in 92064 — Poway, California

92064 has 10 ranked schools averaging 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. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 92064 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 34.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92064. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92064 averages 11.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92064 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92064
92064Poway10Solid
58.9/100
92065Ramona8Developing
36.8/100
-22.1
92067Rancho Santa Fe3Strong
80.2/100
+21.3
92069San Marcos9Solid
50.0/100
-8.9
92058Oceanside8Developing
39.4/100
-19.6
92057Oceanside11Developing
46.8/100
-12.1

School archetypes in 92064

3 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 92064

#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 Building Momentum
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 Building Momentum
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

Schools in 92064 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92064

  • 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.