Deer Canyon Elementary
San Diego, CA · Poway Unified · Grades K-5
213th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 96%· Stable
Deer Canyon Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Deer Canyon Elementary 213th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 96% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2015 to 96th in 2025.
Deer Canyon Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 179 students tested
Deer Canyon Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 362 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 43.6% | 49.4% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 37.0% | 29.0% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.5% | 12.2% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 8.6% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Deer Canyon Elementary
Typical home value $1.38M in zip 92129 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Deer Canyon Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Sundance ElementaryPoway Unified · 0.7 mi away589th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 10Adobe Bluffs ElementaryPoway Unified · 0.7 mi away83rd of 5,659
ELA 88% · Math 84% - 10Sunset Hills ElementaryPoway Unified · 1 mi away473rd of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 74% - 10Canyon View ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.5 mi away486th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 76% - 10Park Village ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.7 mi away229th of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 81% - 10Pacific SkyDel Mar Union Elementary · 1.7 mi away222nd of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 80% - 10Willow Grove ElementaryPoway Unified · 2.3 mi away185th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 83% - 9Ericson ElementarySan Diego Unified · 2.5 mi away574th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 71%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Deer Canyon Elementary in?
Deer Canyon Elementary is part of the Poway Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Deer Canyon Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Deer Canyon Elementary 213th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Deer Canyon Elementary?
Asian 49%, White 29%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 9% (362 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Deer Canyon Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92129 is $1.38M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.