For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 26,109 students in Simi Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Simi Valley, CA are California Virtual San Mateo, Hillside Middle School and California Virtual @ Sonoma. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simi Valley, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Simi Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Simi Valley, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2222 East Fitzgerald Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 3,924 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3347 Tapo St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Sinaloa Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6830
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6830
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
California Virtual Academy San Joaquin
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 3,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Monte Vista
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Fourth St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6326
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6326
Gr: K-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 5,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
California Virtual At Fresno
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
California Virtual Academy At Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 1,286 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Insight San Diego
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Insight San Joaquin
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Simi Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Gr: K-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
2360 Shasta Way Ste. A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Simi Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Simi Valley, CA include California Virtual San Mateo, Hillside Middle School and California Virtual @ Sonoma.
How many public middle schools are located in Simi Valley?
16 public middle schools are located in Simi Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Simi Valley?
Simi Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Simi Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Simi Valley include: Valley View Middle School vs. Hillside Middle School, Sinaloa Middle School vs. Hillside Middle School, Hillside Middle School vs. Valley View Middle School
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