Cabrillo Point Academy vs Garden Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabrillo Point Academy
Poway · Charter other · Grades K–12
5,706 students
Garden Road Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students
| Measure | Cabrillo Point Academy Poway, California | Garden Road Elementary Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #741 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #10311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 5,706 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 5,706 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 32.1 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | Poway | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 45%).
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 32.4%).
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 32.1).
- •Cabrillo Point Academy is the larger school with 5,706 students compared with 508.
- •Cabrillo Point Academy is a charter school while Garden Road Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cabrillo Point Academy better than Garden Road Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cabrillo Point Academy and Garden Road Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Poway and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo Point Academy: 5,706. Garden Road Elementary: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo Point Academy and Garden Road Elementary rank in California?
Cabrillo Point Academy is unranked and Garden Road Elementary is 741st of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).