Best High Schools in Poway, CA

Poway, CA has 6 high schools with 10,064 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Poway score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Poway underperform expectations.

1. Ramona High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ramona City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1494 Students

2. San Pasqual High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1936 Students

3. Mt. Carmel High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1865 Students

4. Rancho Bernardo High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2318 Students

5. Poway High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students

6. Abraxas Continuation High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students

Best Middle Schools in Poway, CA

Poway, CA has 6 middle schools with 5,135 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Poway score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Poway greatly exceed expectations.

1. Twin Peaks Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1109 Students

2. Meadowbrook Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1030 Students

3. Bernardo Heights Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1416 Students

4. Olive Peirce Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ramona City Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 788 Students

5. Quantum Academy

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Escondido Union • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 306 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Poway, CA

Poway, CA has 21 elementary schools with 8,496 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Poway score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Poway don't meet expectations.

1. San Pasqual Union Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Pasqual Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 486 Students

2. Creekside Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students

3. Painted Rock Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 593 Students

4. Newbridge School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Newbridge School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 97 Students

5. Morning Creek Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students

6. Tierra Bonita Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students

7. St Michael's School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Michael's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 616 Students

8. Garden Road Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students

9. Chaparral Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 833 Students

10. The Koonings Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

The Koonings Center • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 22 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Poway, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Poway, CA has a total population of 50,803 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Poway, CA

32,869

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Poway, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

21.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Poway, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Poway, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,121 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Poway, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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