Garden Road Elementary vs Tierra Bonita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 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
Tierra Bonita Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
| Measure | Garden Road Elementary Poway, California | Tierra Bonita Elementary Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #741 of 5,693 | #672 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10311 of 50,301 | #9543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 508 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Poway | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra Bonita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 71.4).
- •Tierra Bonita Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Tierra Bonita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 19.9%).
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.6).
- •Garden Road Elementary is the larger school with 508 students compared with 377.
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 Tierra Bonita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra Bonita Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 71.4 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 Garden Road Elementary and Tierra Bonita Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Poway and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Road Elementary: 508. Tierra Bonita Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Road Elementary and Tierra Bonita Elementary rank in California?
Garden Road Elementary is 741st of 5,693 and Tierra Bonita Elementary is 672nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).