What types of schools are available in Poway, California?

Poway, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Poway, California

Q: How many schools are in Poway, California?

There are 13 schools in Poway, California, serving 20,823 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Poway?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Poway, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 13 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

20,823

Total Students

Across Poway

22.1:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

13 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)10 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 6,760 students at Pacific Coast Academy.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Abraxas Continuation High

publichighGrade 9-12

12450 Glenoak Rd., Poway, CA 92064

Pacific Coast Academy

charter schoolhighK-12

13915 Danielson St. #103, Poway, CA 92064

Cabrillo Point Academy

charter schoolhighK-12

13915 Danielson St. Ste 200, Poway, CA 92064

17250 Tannin Dr., Poway, CA 92064

Garden Road Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

14614 Garden Rd., Poway, CA 92064

Painted Rock Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

16711 Martincoit Rd., Poway, CA 92064

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

12320 Meadowbrook Ln., Poway, CA 92064

13910 Midland Rd., Poway, CA 92064

12321 Ninth St., Poway, CA 92064

15500 Espola Rd., Poway, CA 92064

Tierra Bonita Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

14678 Tierra Bonita Rd., Poway, CA 92064

13000 Bowron Rd., Poway, CA 92064

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

14640 Tierra Bonita Rd., Poway, CA 92064

Detailed Overview of Schools in Poway

Poway, California is home to 13 schools serving over 20,823 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Poway, California?

There are 13 schools in Poway, serving 20,823 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Poway?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Poway include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Poway?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Poway is 22.1:1.

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