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 Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 869 students in Poway, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Poway, CA include St. Michael's School, The Koonings Center, and Newbridge School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private elementary schools in Poway, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Poway Private Elementary 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
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
Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Poway, California

Poway, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
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 elementary schools in Poway, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Poway, CA include St. Michael's School, The Koonings Center, and Newbridge School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Poway?
5 private elementary schools are located in Poway.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Poway?
Poway private elementary schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Poway?
40% of private elementary schools in Poway are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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