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Los Penasquitos Elementary

Poway Unified · San Diego County · 14125 Cuca Street, San Diego, CA 92129-1852

(858) 672-3600 · www.powayusd.com/pusdlpes

10/10
#545
Rank 545 out of 5,722
Top 10%
English Language Arts10/10 · #464 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #623 · 89th percentile
Science9/10 · #591 · 89th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the master-planned community of Rancho Peñasquitos in northern San Diego, this school reflects the neighborhood itself — well-organized, family-focused, and consistently high-performing. As part of the well-regarded Poway Unified district, Los Peñasquitos Elementary draws families who prioritize strong academics across the board, with particularly impressive English scores that put it among the top schools in California. The area offers a suburban feel with easy access to hiking trails, great weather, and a tight-knit community vibe that makes it a natural fit for families planting long-term roots in San Diego.

Student Demographics

306 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
91 (30%)
Asian
71 (23%)
Hispanic
57 (19%)
Multiple Races
41 (13%)
Filipino
29 (9%)
African American
15 (5%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners106 (35%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged118 (39%)
Students with Disabilities61 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

634
Enrollment
30.2
Teachers (FTE)
21:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
25.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2470 · 59th percentile

127 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found