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About Poway, CA

Poway, with a population of approximately 50,542 residents, is a unique community in San Diego County. Located in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as “The City in the Country” and prides itself on the fact that over half of the City’s 39.4 square-mile area is preserved as dedicated open space. The community offers a diverse range of housing options, an outstanding school district, a thriving business park with over 19,000 jobs, a broad range of dining and shopping opportunities, beautiful parks, over 82 miles of trails, 50 community events each year, and more. Poway is a great place to live, work, and play!

Poway is served by the Poway Unified School District (PUSD). Encompassing 100 square miles, it operates 22 elementary schools (K-5), six middle schools (6-8), four comprehensive high schools (9-12)The area was originally recorded in the Mission San Diego de Alcala documents as “Paguay” The name was derived from the Indian word for the valley–Pau-wi–and translates as “the meeting of the valleys.” The Paguay name appeared on maps as late as 1869.  However, when the Postmaster General granted the area’s application for a post office, he crossed out the name that had been suggested and substituted “Poway” fixing the current spelling once and for all. It was the first post office located between San Bernardino and San Diego.

The land was granted to Rosario Aguilar in 1839, but he seems not to have inhabited it or improved it.  Philip Crosthwaite was the first settler to build a home in the area when he took up ranching in 1859.  The area proved to be excellent cattle range, and Crosthwaite sold the land to the others who continued to run cattle.  Farmers were also moving into the area, and ultimately the valley’s land became agricultural planted with peaches, grapes and grain. By 1887, there were 800 people living in the valley and subdivisions were laid out in anticipation of a rail link through the valley.  However, the rail link never materialized and the subdivisions were never fully built. This area is now known as Old Poway.  Water and sewers came to the valley in the 1950s spurring the growth of the community.

Incorporated in 1980, Poway is known for its excellent schools and its many recreational opportunities.  The area still has many areas zoned for horses and homes are often on large lots giving the area a rustic feel.

Old Poway Park is the center of the community hosting a number of events each year including craft shows, farmer’s markets and blacksmith demonstrations. The park is home to a vintage train that offers rides to visitors each weekend.

Lake Poway, formed when the Poway dam was built, is well utilized and offers fishing, picnic areas and boating.

Also visit the new state-of-the-art library, Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Community Center, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve and Sportsplex USA.

Schools in Poway, CA

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• Middle {5}
• High {2}

High Schools in CA, 92064, 5

2 High Schools found in the area.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher
Abraxas Continuation High School Phone: (858) 748-5900 12450 Glenoak Rd, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdahs	Alt.	11-12	320	23
Poway High School Phone: (858) 748-0245 15500 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdphs	Public	9-12	2699	27

Elementary Schools in CA, 92064, 5

13 Elementary Schools found in the area.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher
Garden Road Elementary School Phone: (858) 748-0230 14614 Garden Rd, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdgres	Public	K-5	470	21
Midland Elementary School Phone: (858) 748-0047 13910 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmies	Public	K-5	602	24
Pomerado Elementary School Phone: (858) 748-1320 12321 Ninth St, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdpoes	Public	K-5	494	25
Valley Elementary School Phone: (858) 748-2007 13000 Bowron Rd, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdves	Public	K-5	668	22
Painted Rock Elementary School Phone: (858) 487-1180 16711 Martincoit Rd, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdpres	Public	K-5	559	25
Tierra Bonita Elementary School Phone: (858) 748-8540 14678 Tierra Bonita Rd, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdtbes	Public	K-5	503	30
Chaparral Elementary School Phone: (858) 485-0042 17250 Tannin Dr, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdches	Public	K-5	871	25
St Michael School Phone: (858) 485-1303 15542 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Private	K-8	537	17
Country Montessori School of Poway Phone: (858) 673-1756 12642 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Private, Montessori	PK, K-5	172	4
New Bridge School Phone: (858) 679-5744 12285 Oak Knoll Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Private, Special Education	1-8	55	6
Growing Place Montessori Preschool Phone: (858) 679-1554 13242 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Private, Montessori	PK, K-1	0	5
Oak Knoll Montessori #2 Elementary School Phone: (858) 883-2985 15010 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Private, Montessori	PK, K-1	56	6
Ecademy California Phone: (858) 472-5232 17252 CLOUDCROFT DR, Poway, CA 92064	Charter	K-8	6	30

Middle Schools in CA, 92064, 5

5 Middle Schools found in the area.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher
Meadowbrook Middle School Phone: (858) 748-0802 12320 Meadowbrook Lane, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmbms	Public	6-8	1229	28
Twin Peaks Middle School Phone: (858) 748-5131 14640 Tierra Bonita Rd, Poway, CA 92064 http://www.powayusd.com/pusdtpms	Public	6-8	1276	30
St Michael School Phone: (858) 485-1303 15542 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Private	K-8	537	17
New Bridge School Phone: (858) 679-5744 12285 Oak Knoll Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Private, Special Education	1-8	55	6
Ecademy California Phone: (858) 472-5232 17252 CLOUDCROFT DR, Poway, CA 92064	Charter	K-8	6	30

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