Los Penasquitos Elementary School
San Diego, CA 92129-1852
Phone: (858) 672-3600
Fax: (858) 672-4390
District: Poway Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 539 students
Los Penasquitos Elementary School, located in San Diego, California, serves grades K-5 in the Poway Unified School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
Los Penasquitos Elementary School is a public school in the Poway Unified School District located in San Diego, CA. The principal of Los Penasquitos Elementary School is Deanne McLaughlin. As of 2015, the students are 34.5% White, non-Hispanic; 21.3% Hispanic; 16.3% Filipino; 15.4% Asian; 6.5% Multiracial; 5% Black, non-Hispanic; 0.4% Pacific Islander; and 0.2% Native American or Native Alaskan. 42.1% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 30.6% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 34.5% | — | — |
| Hispanic | 21.3% | — | — |
| Filipino | 16.3% | — | — |
| Asian | 15.4% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 5% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.2% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 42.1% | — | — |
| English learners | 30.6% | — | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrey Highlands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 3.6 mi | |
| 2 | Spectrum Center Blvd, Kearny Mesa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 10.2 mi | |
| 3 | Santee Villas | Apartment Complex | Santee | CA | 10.9 mi | |
| 4 | Canyon View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 10.9 mi | |
| 5 | Rancho Carrillo | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 13.1 mi | |
| 6 | Del Cerro | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 13.1 mi | |
| 7 | La Costa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 13.3 mi | |
| 8 | Windsor at Aviara | Apartment Complex | Carlsbad | CA | 14.4 mi | |
| 9 | Riverfront Condominium Rentals | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 14.4 mi | |
| 10 | Canyon Run Apartments | Apartment Complex | El Cajon | CA | 14.5 mi | |
| 11 | Mission Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 15.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrey Highlands | San Diego | CA | 3.6 mi | |
| 2 | Mira Mesa | San Diego | CA | 3.8 mi | |
| 3 | Wine Country area of Scripps Ranch | San Diego | CA | 3.8 mi | |
| 4 | University City | San Diego | CA | 9.9 mi | |
| 5 | Santee Trolley Square | Santee | CA | 11.1 mi | |
| 6 | Santee | Santee | CA | 11.5 mi | |
| 7 | Serra Mesa | San Diego | CA | 11.9 mi | |
| 8 | Encinitas | Encinitas | CA | 12.2 mi | |
| 9 | Del Cerro | San Diego | CA | 12.7 mi | |
| 10 | La Jolla | La Jolla | CA | 13.2 mi | |
| 11 | Kensington | San Diego | CA | 14 mi | |
| 12 | El Cajon | El Cajon | CA | 14.3 mi | |
| 13 | East County of San Diego | La Mesa | CA | 14.5 mi | |
| 14 | North Park | San Diego | CA | 15.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Miramar MCAS | 6.9 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 16.9 mi. |
| MCRD San Diego | 17 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 19.7 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Base | 19.9 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 20.7 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 21.4 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 31.8 mi. |
