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Painted Rock Elementary

Poway Unified · San Diego County · 16711 Martincoit Road, Poway, CA 92064-1628

(858) 487-1180 · www.powayusd.com/pusdpres

9/10
#685
Rank 685 out of 5,722
Top 12%
English Language Arts9/10 · #635 · 89th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #781 · 86th percentile
Science9/10 · #686 · 88th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Painted Rock Elementary sits in the heart of Poway, a community that takes its "City in the Country" nickname seriously — think tree-lined streets, a small-town feel, and easy access to hiking trails, all within reach of San Diego. Poway Unified is one of the stronger districts in Southern California, and Painted Rock holds its own within it, with solid academic performance across English, math, and science that puts it well above most schools in the state. Families who want a grounded, community-oriented school environment without sacrificing academic quality — and who love the idea of raising kids somewhere that still feels like a neighborhood — tend to thrive here.

Student Demographics

274 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
181 (66%)
Hispanic
39 (14%)
Multiple Races
23 (8%)
Asian
21 (8%)
Filipino
5 (2%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners18 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged26 (9%)
Students with Disabilities63 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

613
Enrollment
27.2
Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
28.3
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 Programs4/10 · #4097 · 32nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found