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Best Schools in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA has 33 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 18 elementary) serving 31,296 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Rancho Penasquitos exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
The top high schools in Rancho Penasquitos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Del Norte High
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2531 Students
2. Westview High
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2257 Students
3. Mt. Carmel High
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1865 Students
4. Torrey Pines High
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2614 Students
5. Rancho Bernardo High
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2318 Students
6. Mira Mesa High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
The top middle schools in Rancho Penasquitos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pacific Trails Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 919 Students
2. Mesa Verde Middle
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1040 Students
3. Oak Valley Middle
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1515 Students
4. Earl Warren Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 517 Students
5. Bernardo Heights Middle
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1416 Students
6. Black Mountain Middle
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1129 Students
7. Wangenheim Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
The top elementary schools in Rancho Penasquitos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deer Canyon Elementary
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
2. Rolling Hills Elementary
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
3. Adobe Bluffs Elementary
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 552 Students
4. Pacific Sky
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students
5. Park Village Elementary
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 587 Students
6. Willow Grove Elementary
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 767 Students
7. Solana Santa Fe Elementary
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Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students
8. Monterey Ridge Elementary
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 819 Students
9. Stone Ranch Elementary
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 753 Students
10. Del Sur Elementary
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Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 969 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA has a total population of 65,457 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
How many schools are in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA?
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA has 33 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 31,296 students in total.
How do schools in Rancho Penasquitos perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Rancho Penasquitos score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Rancho Penasquitos exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rancho Penasquitos?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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