Chaparral Elementary vs Painted Rock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
858 students
Painted Rock Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Chaparral Elementary Poway, California | Painted Rock Elementary Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #420 of 5,693 | #204 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6480 of 50,301 | #4230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 858 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.3% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| city | Poway | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Painted Rock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 77.4).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 10.3%).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.8).
- •Chaparral Elementary is the larger school with 858 students compared with 613.
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 Chaparral Elementary better than Painted Rock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Painted Rock Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 77.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chaparral Elementary and Painted Rock Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Poway and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Elementary: 858. Painted Rock Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Elementary and Painted Rock Elementary rank in California?
Chaparral Elementary is 420th of 5,693 and Painted Rock Elementary is 204th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).