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Elementary Schools in Poway, California

7 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Poway schools compare

Poway's 7 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 58.8 — 13.3 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 48.4 to 71.3, a 22.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Tierra Bonita Elementary with a composite of 71.3 and 52.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Poway schools average 38.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Poway averages 9.4%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
58.8
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
22.9
48.4 – 71.3
Avg Exceeded %
38.1%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
7
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Tierra Bonita Elementary
Poway Unified
San Diego 71.3 52.3% 77.8% 5.3% 0.3%
2 Painted Rock Elementary
Poway Unified
San Diego 64.0 41.0% 69.3% 5.6% 0.0%
3 Chaparral Elementary
Poway Unified
San Diego 62.1 44.4% 72.7% 8.5% 0.2%
4 Midland Elementary
Poway Unified
San Diego 59.3 37.5% 61.8% 12.0% 1.5%
5 Pomerado Elementary
Poway Unified
San Diego 54.2 35.1% 59.3% 10.8% 1.2%
6 Garden Road Elementary
Poway Unified
San Diego 52.3 34.6% 62.2% 8.7% 0.4%
7 Valley Elementary
Poway Unified
San Diego 48.4 21.8% 45.9% 15.2% 1.6%