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Shoal Creek Elementary

Poway Unified · San Diego County · 11775 Shoal Creek Drive, San Diego, CA 92128-4573

(858) 613-9080 · www.powayusd.com/pusdsces

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9/10
#786
Rank 786 out of 5,722
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #729 · 87th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #820 · 86th percentile
Science9/10 · #926 · 83rd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the master-planned community of Rancho Bernardo in northern San Diego, Shoal Creek Elementary sits in one of those neighborhoods where kids still ride bikes to school and neighbors actually know each other's names. Academics are genuinely strong here — consistently performing well above state averages in English, math, and science — making it a great fit for families who want a rigorous public school experience without the pressure of a private school price tag. The surrounding area offers that coveted San Diego lifestyle with a more suburban, family-forward feel, and being part of the well-regarded Poway Unified district means Shoal Creek kids are set up nicely for the years ahead.

Student Demographics

229 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
83 (36%)
Asian
54 (24%)
Hispanic
38 (17%)
Multiple Races
30 (13%)
Filipino
16 (7%)
African American
7 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners19 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged34 (15%)
Students with Disabilities47 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

500
Enrollment
22.7
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
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 Programs7/10 · #2012 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found