Highland Ranch Elementary
San Diego, CA · Poway Unified · Grades K-5
884th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 84%· Stable
Highland Ranch Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Ranch Elementary 884th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 84% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2015 to 84th in 2025.
Highland Ranch Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 326 students tested
Highland Ranch Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 661 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 30.3% | 38.9% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| White | 43.6% | 30.7% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.2% | 15.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.7% | 12.1% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Highland Ranch Elementary
Typical home value $1.01M in zip 92128 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highland Ranch Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Shoal Creek ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.3 mi away906th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 65% - 10Rolling Hills ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.3 mi away343rd of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 77% - 9Los Penasquitos ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.7 mi away586th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 8Turtleback ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.7 mi away1,272nd of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 58% - 8Pomerado ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.8 mi away1,253rd of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 54% - 8Midland ElementaryPoway Unified · 2.4 mi away1,137th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 58% - 10Tierra Bonita ElementaryPoway Unified · 2.5 mi away342nd of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 80% - 9Morning Creek ElementaryPoway Unified · 2.6 mi away805th of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Ranch Elementary in?
Highland Ranch Elementary is part of the Poway Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Highland Ranch Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Ranch Elementary 884th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 84% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Ranch Elementary?
Asian 39%, White 31%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 12% (661 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Ranch Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92128 is $1.01M 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.