For the 2023-24 school year, there are 235 public schools serving 150,632 students in Ventura County, CA (there are 89 private schools, serving 26,008 private students). 85% 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 Foothill Technology High School, Oak Park High School and Medea Creek Middle School. 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 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Ventura County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothill Technology High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Park High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
899 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #33.
Medea Creek Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1002 Doubletree Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Grades: 6-8
| 1,024 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho Campana High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4235 Mar Vista Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 385-2500
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 385-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 828 students
Rank: #55.
Red Oak Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 79%
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
| 579 students
Rank: #66.
Brookside Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 N. Satinwood Ave.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 597-4200
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 597-4200
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #77.
Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
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
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Park Independent
Alternative School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5801 Conifer St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
Rank: #99.
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Math: 64% | 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
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
Camarillo Of Progressive Education
Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Grades: K-12
| 563 students
Rank: #1111.
Mound Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
455 S. Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1212.
La Mariposa
Math: 68% | 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
| 505 students
Rank: #1313.
Newbury Park High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
456 N. Reino Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3676
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3676
Grades: 9-12
| 2,287 students
Rank: #1414.
Oak Hills Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-4224
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-4224
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1515.
Vista Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 73%
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
| 614 students
Rank: #1616.
White Oak Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31761 W. Village Sch Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 889-1450
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 889-1450
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1717.
Westlake High School
Math: 58% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 N. Lakeview Canyon Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-6711
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-6711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,166 students
Rank: #1818.
Walnut Canyon Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 Casey Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1919.
Santa Clara Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20030 E. Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Grades: K-6
| 55 students
Rank: #2020.
Thousand Oaks High School
Math: 59% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2323 N. Moorpark Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-7491
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-7491
Grades: 9-12
| 1,884 students
Rank: #2121.
Big Springs Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Big Springs Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #2222.
Hollow Hills Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 68%
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
| 632 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Peach Hill Academy
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
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
| 440 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Poinsettia Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 N. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Loma Vista Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Lynn Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Mountain Meadows Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Mountain Meadow Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6306
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6306
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts
Math: 50% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5330
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5330
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Wood Ranch Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 Cir. Knoll Dr.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #2929.
Portola Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6700 Eagle St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #3030.
Oxnard Middle College High School
Alternative School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4000 S. Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #3131.
Bridges Charter
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #3232.
El Camino High School
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61 Day Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 289-7955
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 289-7955
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
River Oaks Academy
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 Hampshire Rd. Ste. X
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 777-7999
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 777-7999
Grades: K-12
| 344 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Santa Susana High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3570 E. Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6800
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Century Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 Old Farm Sch Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Grades: K-12
| 439 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
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Sonoma (Closed 2018)
Charter School
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
California Virtual Academy @ Jamestown (Closed 2018)
Charter School
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 114 students
California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa (Closed 2021)
Charter School
50 Moreland Rd
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 1,459 students
California Virtual Academy At Fresno (Closed 2021)
Charter School
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
Chemawa Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
550 Temple Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Community High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4500 Tierra Rejada Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
850 Hampshire Road Thousand
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Compass Charter Schools Of Fresno (Closed 2021)
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
Insight @ Los Angeles High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2360 Shasta Way Ste. A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
2245 N. Justin Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Grades: PK
| n/a 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
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
Magnet School
Magnet 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
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
Somis Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
950 Flynn Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 987-1188
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 987-1188
Grades: K-12
| 145 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 Foothill Technology High School, Oak Park High School and Medea Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ventura County, CA?
235 public schools are located in Ventura County, CA.
What percentage of students in Ventura County, CA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Ventura County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura County, CA?
Ventura County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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