Pomerado Elementary School

12321 9th Street

Poway, CA 92064

School District

Poway Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 30, 2022

We have 2 kids attending Pomerado Elementary and we love it here. Ms. Crow is a great principal and all of the teachers we have met have been very supportive and embraced our children. They enjoy going to school and we have had nothing but positive experiences here.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2020

I love this school! Ms. Crow and Ms. Ouellet have had a positive impact on my child’s education. All teachers go above and beyond to support all students academically.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2019

My daughter has attended Pomerado Elementary for 4 1/2 years and it has been wonderful. Especially compared to the first school she attended in another district, which was a nightmare! All the teachers are very responsive, caring, and dedicated to their profession. Very happy with our decision to have our daughter attend Pomerado Elementary.
Submitted by parent on March 28, 2018

Since Ms. Crow has taken over as principal, I have seen incredible improvements across the board. Crow is unbelievably dedicated and you will always find her engaging with teachers and students all across the school. All of the teachers my children have had here have been excellent to work with. II couldn't be prouder to have my Pomerado Wildcats!
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2016

My child has attended a full year of kindergarten and I am happy with our experience. The school offers the children a good education and encourages them to do better. The layout is easy to figure out and clean. The computer labs allow the children early access to computer technology. ESS is great. The only concern I have is the parking lot. We need more space.
Submitted by parent on November 12, 2015

I'm a working mom. After earning two master's degrees, I found a job where I can work from home and be there for my son. I plan my day around his drop off and pick up times. I dread driving into the parking lot. The "volunteers" are so incredibly rude and condsineding. They stand around and chat with the other parents in their "cliques", holding up the line for several minutes. But when other parents pull through, we are accused of holding up the line. I was even "scolded" for not blocking the pedestrian walkway while children and parents were walking through it. I am a dedicated parent, and an educated individual; it is deplorable how this school treats parents and children based upon status and preconceived notions.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2014

BEST.SCHOOL.EVER! Best school ever since the 2nd week of last year. No more stress! Hooray for Pomerado. Couldnt be happier with the principal, who took a stand, and forever changed the way our school runs! No more bullying parents! Kids who never showed up are gone. Now the school runs efficiently and is by far better than any school around. Small, close-knit family, we all consider ourselves, and I am thankful for the many years I have ahead of me here. My wife and I really love the new Special Needs teachers. They came from another school and have done wonders for my daughter! Closed Campus is a wonderful idea. Thanks Mr. Ortiz!!
Submitted by parent on September 11, 2014

Kids came home begging to never go to school again because of the bullying in the classrooms and on the playground by the teachers as well as students.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2014

We've had the best beginning of school! Mr. Ortiz made a grand presentation to all of us "newbies" with a slide show and breakfast/coffee. I can't imagine anyone not liking him or this school. almost a month in and my 2nd grader is loving her teacher, Mrs. Araiza. We are so glad we moved to Poway! Great city, great schools!
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2014

School lacks true leadership. The principal is not liked by parents and unfortunately this school is failing to make state minimum requirements.
Submitted by parent on July 25, 2014

Pomerado rocks! My 2nd grader with special needs had the best teacher last year and I can only hope the same this year. We are new to the area and I don't understand the previous posts about sanctions and horrible teachers/staff. No conspiracy I've ever seen and I was involved in a lot of PTA events. I love the school, love the teachers and love there is no drama. I've heard there was drama in the past, but school is so good, especially for us. I am glad to be here for the next several years!
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2014

This school is under sanctions, the teachers and staff are rude, may have one teacher per grade that is acceptable at best. Try your chances somewhere else. Not worth gambling your kids futures - this is the worst school in PUSD! Many families have recently chosen to leave.
Submitted by parent on December 22, 2013

Pomerado lets all their volunteers have access to your confidential documents - very unprofessional staff - clique among parents and staff - new principal will hopefully take charge but it will take a while to clean house.