For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,777 students in Thousand Oaks, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Thousand Oaks, CA are Los Cerritos Middle School, Century Academy and Colina Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thousand Oaks, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Thousand Oaks have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Thousand Oaks, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Cerritos Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Avenida De Las Flores
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 492-3538
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 492-3538
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Century Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Greta St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Gr: K-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Colina Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 East Hillcrest Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7429
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7429
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Bridges Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
233 West Gainsborough Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7264
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7264
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Thousand Oaks, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Century High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1025 Old Farm Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 277-2140
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 277-2140
Gr: 11-12
2000 La Granada Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 97%
2801 Atlas Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3567
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3567
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Thousand Oaks, CA include Los Cerritos Middle School, Century Academy and Colina Middle School. Thousand Oaks has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Thousand Oaks?
5 public middle schools are located in Thousand Oaks.
What is the racial composition of students in Thousand Oaks?
Thousand Oaks public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Thousand Oaks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Thousand Oaks include: Colina Middle School vs. Los Cerritos Middle School, Redwood Middle School vs. Los Cerritos Middle School, Los Cerritos Middle School vs. Colina Middle School
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