Howard Pence Elementary

Howard Pence Elementary sits near the southern edge of San Diego County, just minutes from the U.S.-Mexico border in the Otay Ranch area — a community with deep cross-cultural roots and a strong sense of local identity. Families here are working hard, and while test scores reflect some of the challenges that come with serving a high-need population, the school's math performance shows real pockets of strength worth noting. It's a school that will appeal most to families who are actively involved and looking to partner closely with teachers in a tight-knit, border-community setting.