Country Montessori School Photo - Our Lower Elementary Building supports 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in a combination class and Upper Elementary wich supports 4th and 5th grade.

Top 3 Best Poway Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,541 students in Poway, CA (there are 13 public schools, serving 18,982 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Poway, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Poway, CA include St. Michael's School, The Koonings Center, and Newbridge School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private schools in Poway, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Poway Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
(1)
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
The Koonings Center
The Koonings Center Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, stream, and lush landscaping.
Special Education School
12285 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Newbridge School
Newbridge School Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, stream, and lush landscaping.
Special Education School
(1)
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Childrens Preschool Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13168 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Country Montessori School
Country Montessori School Photo - Our Lower Elementary Building supports 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in a combination class and Upper Elementary wich supports 4th and 5th grade.
Montessori School
(2)
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Grades: NS-5
| 159 students
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
11740 Creek Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 536-1400
Grades: PK-K
| 195 students
Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Montessori Child Development Center
Montessori Child Development Center Photo - Our playground & gardens
Montessori School
14911 Espola Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1727
Grades: NS-K
| 62 students
Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
14280 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-8169
Grades: NS
| 145 students
Pomerado Christian Pre School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12708 Stone Cyn Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1420
Grades: PK-K
| 150 students
Skills Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13942 Chancellor Way
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 486-3381
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Poway, California

Poway, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
13242 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-1554
Grades: PK-K
| 108 students
Poway Christian School (Closed 2000)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
13230 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1088
Grades: K-10
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Poway, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Poway, CA include St. Michael's School, The Koonings Center, and Newbridge School.
How many private schools are located in Poway?
12 private schools are located in Poway.
How diverse are private schools in Poway?
Poway private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Poway go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Poway are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Poway?
33% of private schools in Poway are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Poway are often viewed compared to one another?

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