For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 10,867 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 31%), 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Poway, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Peaks Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14640 Tierra Bonita Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5131
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5131
Grades: 6-8
| 1,129 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowbrook Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12320 Meadowbrook Ln.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0802
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0802
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #33.
Cabrillo Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 4,149 students
Rank: #44.
Pacific Coast Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13915 Danielson St. #103
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Grades: K-12
| 4,492 students
Poway, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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, CA?
4 public middle schools are located in Poway, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Poway, CA?
Poway, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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