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Tierra Bonita Elementary

Poway Unified · San Diego County · 14678 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway, CA 92064-3090

(858) 748-8540 · www.powayusd.com/pusdtbes

10/10
#303
Rank 303 out of 5,722
Top 5%
English Language Arts10/10 · #454 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #312 · 95th percentile
Science10/10 · #123 · 98th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Poway, Tierra Bonita Elementary sits in one of San Diego County's most family-friendly communities — the kind of place where kids ride bikes after school and neighbors actually know each other's names. As part of the well-regarded Poway Unified School District, the school consistently punches at the top of the state, with science scores that are genuinely exceptional even by local standards. Families who prioritize strong academics without the intensity of more urban settings tend to thrive here, and with easy access to hiking trails, good weather, and a quieter pace than coastal San Diego, it's an easy place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

197 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
122 (62%)
Hispanic
34 (17%)
Multiple Races
28 (14%)
Asian
6 (3%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners9 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged10 (5%)
Students with Disabilities37 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

377
Enrollment
16.5
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
29.3
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 · #3639 · 40th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found