Willow Grove Elementary School
San Diego, CA 92127
Phone: (858) 674-6300
Fax: (858) 759-8511
District: Poway Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 701 students
Willow Grove Elementary School, a public school located in San Diego, CA, serves grades K-5 in the Poway Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Willow Grove Elementary School is a public school located in San Diego, CA. 701 students attend Willow Grove Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: May 19, 2021
this is the best school ever al the teachers are nice the best most nice seccond grade teacher is theresa abueg you should realy go to the school
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Posted: April 27, 2014
Great school, great neighborhood, great staffs, great teacher, great parents and great students and strong community
Posted: April 4, 2014
This school is excellent! The teachers are fantastic and I love the people there. This school is super advanced and has great resources for kids that need extra help.
Posted: April 1, 2014
I am a parent with 2 children now in 3rd and 4th grade. We have been at Willow Grove since Kindergarten. My kids have had a fantastic experience here. Teachers are great and resources such as impact teachers, music classes and P.E. are great enhancements to the curriculum. This year, the teachers are also incorporating more technology use which the kids really like. There is also a high level of parent involvement which I believe is of great benefit to the students. From volunteers in the classroom to Foundation fundraising and programs and PTA events such as Science day.
Posted: October 6, 2013
I have two children (3rd grade and Kindergarten) and this is our first year at this school. I was initially worried how kids will adjust to the school. Kids are very happy at this school and they have so much respect for their teachers. I am A LOT more happier than I thought I'd be!! I love kids' teachers and students (especially the 3rd grades) are so good!!
Posted: December 12, 2012
I can't rave enough about how wonderful Willow Grove Elementary is. We specifically moved to this area so that our kids could be a part of the Poway Unified and I can tell you it was well worth it! Our daughter is in preschool here and will be enrolled here in Kindergarten next year. But even at the Preschool level you can really see the quality teachers and assistants. Ms. Smith is a great teacher and Ms. Rens is a wonderful principal that the kids really love. The teacher keeps parents involved sending out weekly emails of that week's activities and the principle sends out an email with a voicemail attachment as well. The school is modern and beautiful and very high tech. The parents seem really involved here. We have a website on Shutterfly that lists all the other parents and their phone numbers and email addresses. And you can send out group emails to the other parents if you want. When the class wanted to get a few Ipads for the classroom, the school district couldn't afford more than one so the parents stepped to the plate and donated funds so they could buy more. I truly believe this is what separates the PUSD from other school districts in San Diego.
Posted: August 12, 2012
Proud to be part of the WGES family! Beautiful school campus and high technologies equipped class rooms allows teachers and kids create the unique relationship during the school hours and after. Great teachers, staff, principle ansamble will answer any parent's concern about their child. Wonderful sport and activities program. Highly recommended!!!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrey Highlands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 1.7 mi | |
| 2 | La Costa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 9.5 mi | |
| 3 | Rancho Carrillo | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 9.7 mi | |
| 4 | Windsor at Aviara | Apartment Complex | Carlsbad | CA | 10.6 mi | |
| 5 | Spectrum Center Blvd, Kearny Mesa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 11.6 mi | |
| 6 | Canyon View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 12.9 mi | |
| 7 | Shadowridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vista | CA | 13.3 mi | |
| 8 | Palisades Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 14.3 mi | |
| 9 | Santee Villas | Apartment Complex | Santee | CA | 14.7 mi | |
| 10 | Riverfront Condominium Rentals | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 15.6 mi | |
| 11 | Del Cerro | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 15.6 mi | |
| 12 | Mira Costa Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Oceanside | CA | 16.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrey Highlands | San Diego | CA | 1.7 mi | |
| 2 | Mira Mesa | San Diego | CA | 5.4 mi | |
| 3 | Wine Country area of Scripps Ranch | San Diego | CA | 7.4 mi | |
| 4 | Encinitas | Encinitas | CA | 8.1 mi | |
| 5 | University City | San Diego | CA | 9.7 mi | |
| 6 | La Jolla | La Jolla | CA | 12 mi | |
| 7 | Serra Mesa | San Diego | CA | 13.4 mi | |
| 8 | Santee Trolley Square | Santee | CA | 14.8 mi | |
| 9 | Santee | Santee | CA | 15.3 mi | |
| 10 | Del Cerro | San Diego | CA | 15.3 mi | |
| 11 | Carlsbad | Carlsbad | CA | 15.7 mi | |
| 12 | Kensington | San Diego | CA | 15.9 mi | |
| 13 | Old Town | San Diego | CA | 16.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Miramar MCAS | 8.4 mi. |
| MCRD San Diego | 17.7 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 18.3 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 20.5 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Base | 21.6 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 21.8 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 22 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 28.5 mi. |
