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13 schools in Poway

California · Public K-12

From elementary through high school, Poway runs 13 public K-12 campuses (7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment of about 20,823.

7-year change in Poway

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
20,823
+11,588 (+125%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
+2 (+18%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 52%
% Hispanic
29%
was 25%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
8%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Abraxas Continuation HighHigh09-12216
Cabrillo Point AcademyCombinedKG-125,706
Chaparral ElementaryElementaryKG-05858
Garden Road ElementaryElementaryKG-05508
Meadowbrook MiddleMiddle06-08972
Midland ElementaryElementaryKG-05580
Pacific Coast AcademyCombinedKG-126,760
Painted Rock ElementaryElementaryKG-05613
Pomerado ElementaryElementaryKG-05305
Poway HighHigh09-122,101
Tierra Bonita ElementaryElementaryKG-05377
Twin Peaks MiddleMiddle06-081,164
Valley ElementaryElementaryKG-05663

About Poway

Public education in Poway, California runs across 13 schools that teaches roughly 20,823 students. By footprint, Poway sits in the middle-population bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 2 other.

Average school size in Poway is around 1,602 students, 177% above the California average of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 125%: 9,235 students in SY 2017-18 versus 20,823 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Poway added 2 schools, going from 11 to 13. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 25% to 29% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Poway discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Poway, California?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Poway, with a combined enrollment of about 20,823.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Poway?
Poway has 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Poway?
Pacific Coast Academy is the largest public school in Poway by enrollment, with approximately 6,760 students.
What school districts serve Poway?
Poway is served by 3 public school districts, including Cabrillo Point Academy District, Pacific Coast Academy District, Poway Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Poway cover?
Public schools in Poway serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Poway?
2 of the 13 public schools in Poway are charter schools.