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Schools in Poway, California (2025)

12 schools · 20,607 students · 10 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 858.

Poway, in California, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 20,607 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other, 1 high; by sector 10 public, 2 charter.

The median Enrollment across Poway's schools is 858, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

10 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Painted Rock Elementary (81.4, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Chaparral Elementary (77.4, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Tierra Bonita Elementary (72.6, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.

The largest schools are Pacific Coast Academy (6,760 students), Cabrillo Point Academy (5,706 students), Poway High (2,101 students).

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Ranked schools in Poway

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.

  1. 1
    81
    Painted Rock ElementaryPoway · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 613 students
  2. 2
    77
    Chaparral ElementaryPoway · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 858 students
  3. 3
    73
    Tierra Bonita ElementaryPoway · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 377 students
  4. 4
    71
    Garden Road ElementaryPoway · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 508 students
  5. 5
    71
    Meadowbrook MiddlePoway · Public Middle59% Math proficiency · 972 students
  6. 6
    69
    Twin Peaks MiddlePoway · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 1,164 students
  7. 7
    68
    Pomerado ElementaryPoway · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 305 students
  8. 8
    67
    Midland ElementaryPoway · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 580 students
  9. 9
    66
    Poway HighPoway · Public High55% Math proficiency · 2,101 students
  10. 10
    52
    Valley ElementaryPoway · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 663 students

Other schools in Poway

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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Cabrillo Point Academy

Poway · Charter other · Grades K–12

5,706 students

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Pacific Coast Academy

Poway · Charter other · Grades K–12

6,760 students

Compare the top 4 schools in Poway side by side →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Poway?

Painted Rock Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Poway with a Success Index (US) of 81.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in Poway?

Poway has 12 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 other) educating 20,607 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Poway?

The median Enrollment across schools in Poway is 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.