For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 16,578 students in Poway, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Poway, CA are Tierra Bonita Elementary School, Chaparral Elementary School and Painted Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poway, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poway have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Poway, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tierra Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14678 Tierra Bonita Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-8540
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-8540
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17250 Tannin Dr.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-0042
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-0042
Gr: K-5 | 869 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Painted Rock Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16711 Martincoit Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 487-1180
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 487-1180
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13910 Midland Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0047
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0047
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Twin Peaks Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14640 Tierra Bonita Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5131
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5131
Gr: 6-8 | 1,101 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Meadowbrook Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12320 Meadowbrook Ln.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0802
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0802
Gr: 6-8 | 984 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Garden Road Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14614 Garden Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0230
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0230
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Pomerado Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12321 Ninth St.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1320
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1320
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13000 Bowron Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-2007
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-2007
Gr: K-5 | 659 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Cabrillo Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13915 Danielson St. Ste 200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Gr: K-12 | 4,884 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Pacific Coast Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13915 Danielson St. #103
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Gr: K-12 | 5,612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Poway, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Poway, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poway, CA include Tierra Bonita Elementary School, Chaparral Elementary School and Painted Rock Elementary School. Poway has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poway?
11 public elementary schools are located in Poway.
What is the racial composition of students in Poway?
Poway public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Poway are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Poway include: Painted Rock Elementary School vs. Chaparral Elementary School, Chaparral Elementary School vs. Painted Rock Elementary School, Tierra Bonita Elementary School vs. Midland Elementary School
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