For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 14,602 students in Poway, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Poway, CA are Twin Peaks Middle School, Meadowbrook Middle School and Cabrillo Point Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poway, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Poway have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Poway, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,164 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
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 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
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 | 5,706 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
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 | 6,760 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Poway, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Poway, CA include Twin Peaks Middle School, Meadowbrook Middle School and Cabrillo Point Academy. Poway has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Poway?
4 public middle schools are located in Poway.
What is the racial composition of students in Poway?
Poway public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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