Garden Road Elementary vs Pacific Coast Academy
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.
Garden Road Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students
Pacific Coast Academy
Poway · Charter other · Grades K–12
6,760 students
| Measure | Garden Road Elementary Poway, California | Pacific Coast Academy Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #741 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #10311 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 508 | 6,760 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 6,760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 35.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| 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 38.3%).
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 35.6).
- •Pacific Coast Academy is the larger school with 6,760 students compared with 508.
- •Garden Road Elementary is a public school while Pacific Coast Academy is a charter 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 Garden Road Elementary better than Pacific Coast Academy?
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 Garden Road Elementary and Pacific Coast Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Poway and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Road Elementary: 508. Pacific Coast Academy: 6,760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Road Elementary and Pacific Coast Academy rank in California?
Garden Road Elementary is 741st of 5,693 and Pacific Coast Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).