For the 2025 school year, there are 238 public schools serving 147,674 students in Ventura County, CA (there are 92 private schools, serving 24,368 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Ventura County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ventura County, CA are Red Oak Elementary School, The High School At Moorpark College and Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ventura County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ventura County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4857 Rockfield St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7972
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7972
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
The High School At Moorpark College
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Grades: K-12
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
Language Ranch
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2450 Whitechapel Pl.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 241-4417
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 241-4417
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-4224
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-4224
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
620 West Velarde Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3531
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3531
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Medea Creek Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1002 Doubletree Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #88.
Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 La Granada Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #99.
Weathersfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3151 Darlington Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3563
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3563
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1010.
Vista Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Park High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
899 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,410 students
Rank: #1212.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 North Satinwood Ave.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 597-4200
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 597-4200
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #1313.
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20030 East Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
Rank: #1414.
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13282 Santa Rosa Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5355
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5355
Grades: K-8
| 466 students
Rank: #1515.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1571 East Potrero Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 374-2150
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 374-2150
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
La Mariposa
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4800 Corte Olivas
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5315
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5315
Grades: K-5
| 585 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Sycamore Canyon
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4601 Via Rio
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-1573
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-1573
Grades: K-8
| 954 students
Rank: #1818.
Walnut Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 Casey Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4200 Kimber Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6683
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6683
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31761 West Village School Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 889-1450
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 889-1450
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #2121.
Env Academy Of Research Tech And Earth Scis
Alternative School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2626 Michael Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3686
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3686
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #2222.
Westlake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3333 Medicine Bow Ct.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-9339
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-9339
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #2323.
Banyan Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 Knollwood Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6641
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6641
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2424.
Foothill Technology High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #2525.
Rancho Campana High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4235 Mar Vista Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 385-2500
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 385-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #2626.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1870 Oberlin Ave.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-2810
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-2810
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #2727.
Mound Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 South Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #2828.
Peach Hill Academy
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13400 Christian Barrett Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6307
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6307
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2929.
Westlake High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 North Lakeview Canyon Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-6711
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-6711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,010 students
Rank: #3030.
Hollow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 Gibson Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Grades: K-6
| 645 students
Rank: #3131.
Los Cerritos Middle School
(Math: 58% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #3232.
Oxnard Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4000 South Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #3333.
Oak Park Independent
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5801 Conifer St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Rank: #3434.
Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5330
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5330
Grades: K-8
| 598 students
Rank: #3535.
Ladera Stars Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1211 Calle Almendro
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3565
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3565
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
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Ventura County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17500 Burbank Blvd
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
17500 Burbank Blvd
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste.c
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| 153 students
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
2001 Corporate Center Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(661) 513-3580
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(661) 513-3580
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Grades: K-6
| 667 students
Buena Vista High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
50 Moreland Road
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(866) 339-6787
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(866) 339-6787
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 114 students
50 Moreland Rd
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 1,459 students
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
5750 Fieldcrest Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-0461
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-0461
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
33 Greta Street
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
550 Temple Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4500 Tierra Rejada Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Compass Charter Schools Of Fresno (Closed 2020)
Charter School
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| 166 students
2714 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Grades: K-6
| 348 students
Golden Valley Virtual Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2421 Portola Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
2360 Shasta Way Ste. A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
1220 Fourth St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6725
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6725
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
700 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4656
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4656
Grades: K-8
| 587 students
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-1964
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-1964
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Mary B. Perry High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3100 Wright Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 485-7951
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 485-7951
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
2000 La Granada Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Nueva Vista Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
925 South A St
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 487-3918
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 487-3918
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Puente High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
545 Central Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5549
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5549
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rio Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3300 Cortez
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
650 Carne Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
2925 Fletcher Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6760
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6760
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1880 Blackstock Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6200
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ventura County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Ventura County, CA include Red Oak Elementary School, The High School At Moorpark College and Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education.
How many public schools are located in Ventura County?
238 public schools are located in Ventura County.
What percentage of students in Ventura County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Ventura County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura County?
Ventura County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ventura County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ventura County include: Oak Park Independent vs. Westlake High School, Chaparral Middle School vs. Mesa Verde Middle School, Ventura High School vs. Buena High School
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