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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Willow Grove Elementary

Poway Unified · San Diego County · 14727 Via Azul, San Diego, CA 92127-4813

(858) 674-6300 · www.powayusd.com/pusdwges

10/10
#185
Rank 185 out of 5,722
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #183 · 97th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #260 · 95th percentile
Science10/10 · #102 · 98th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the master-planned community of 4S Ranch in northern San Diego, Willow Grove Elementary sits in one of those neighborhoods where the hiking trails, top-tier youth sports leagues, and highly engaged parent communities all seem to work together. As part of the consistently strong Poway Unified School District, Willow Grove ranks among the very best elementary schools in California, with particularly standout performance in science alongside excellent English and math scores. Families drawn to a newer, suburban San Diego lifestyle — think warm weather, outdoor living, and neighbors who show up to school events — will find a lot to love here.

Student Demographics

337 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
106 (31%)
White
106 (31%)
Hispanic
60 (18%)
Multiple Races
43 (13%)
Filipino
17 (5%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged52 (15%)
Students with Disabilities78 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

701
Enrollment
32.7
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
29.2
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 Programs3/10 · #4271 · 29th percentile

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