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Best Ventura County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 189 public elementary schools serving 106,607 students in Ventura County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ventura County, CA are Red Oak Elementary School, Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education and Language Ranch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ventura County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4857 Rockfield St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7972
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Gr: K-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Language Ranch
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2450 Whitechapel Pl.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 241-4417
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Oak Hills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-4224
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
620 West Velarde Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3531
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Medea Creek Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1002 Doubletree Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2000 La Granada Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
165 North Satinwood Ave.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 597-4200
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Walnut Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
280 Casey Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Weathersfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3151 Darlington Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3563
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
La Mariposa
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4800 Corte Olivas
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5315
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Vista Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Sycamore Canyon
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4601 Via Rio
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-1573
Gr: K-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Env Academy Of Research Tech And Earth Scis
Alternative School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2626 Michael Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3686
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
31761 West Village School Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 889-1450
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13282 Santa Rosa Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5355
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1571 East Potrero Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 374-2150
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1870 Oberlin Ave.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-2810
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4200 Kimber Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6683
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Westlake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3333 Medicine Bow Ct.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-9339
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Banyan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1120 Knollwood Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6641
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Mound Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
455 South Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hollow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
828 Gibson Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Gr: K-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Peach Hill Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13400 Christian Barrett Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6307
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2525.
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20030 East Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Gr: K-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Los Cerritos Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Avenida De Las Flores
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 492-3538
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
Ladera Stars Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1211 Calle Almendro
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3565
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2828.
Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5330
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2929.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Lynn Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
Poinsettia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 North Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Tierra Linda Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 Woodcreek Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5360
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Wood Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
455 Cir. Knoll Dr.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3333.
Century Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33 Greta St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Gr: K-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3434.
Mountain Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4200 Mountain Meadow Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6306
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3535.
Colina Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 East Hillcrest Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7429
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ventura County, CA

Ventura County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Los Angeles (9-12) (Closed 2023)
17500 Burbank Blvd
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Los Angeles (K-8) (Closed 2023)
17500 Burbank Blvd
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Oxnard & Ventura (Closed 2023)
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste.c
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Sonoma (Closed 2018)
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Thousand Oaks & Simi Valley (Closed 2018)
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Albert Einstein Academy For Ltrs, Arts And Scis - Ven (Closed 2015)
2001 Corporate Center Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(661) 513-3580
Gr: 6-12
Americas Choice High School (Closed 2023)
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Gr: K-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Buena Vista High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Gr: 9-12
California Virtual Academies (Closed 2023)
50 Moreland Road
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(866) 339-6787
Gr: K-12
California Virtual Academy @ Jamestown (Closed 2018)
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa (Closed 2023)
50 Moreland Rd
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 1,459 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
California Virtual Academy At Fresno (Closed 2023)
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Castle View Elementary School (Closed 2023)
5750 Fieldcrest Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-0461
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Century Academy (Closed 2021)
33 Greta Street
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Gr: 6-12
Century High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1025 Old Farm Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 277-2140
Gr: 11-12
Chemawa Middle School (Closed 2023)
550 Temple Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4500 Tierra Rejada Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Gr: 10-12
Compass Charter Schools Of Fresno (Closed 2020)
Charter School
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
El Rio Elementary School (Closed 2008)
2714 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Golden Valley Virtual Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2421 Portola Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Insight @ Los Angeles High School (Closed 2023)
2360 Shasta Way Ste. A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2017)
1220 Fourth St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6725
Gr: K-6
Los Altos Middle School (Closed 2008)
700 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4656
Gr: K-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Los Senderos Open School (Closed 2008)
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-1964
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Mary B. Perry High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3100 Wright Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 485-7951
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Meadows Elementary School (Closed 2010)
2000 La Granada Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Nueva Vista Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
925 South A St
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 487-3918
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students
Ojai Adult (Closed 2013)
414 East Ojai Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4330
Park Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2012)
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Puente High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
545 Central Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5549
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rio Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3300 Cortez
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students
San Antonio Elementary School (Closed 2023)
650 Carne Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Simi Elementary School (Closed 2017)
2925 Fletcher Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6760
Gr: K-6
Simi Valley Adult Education (Closed 2009)
1880 Blackstock Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6200
Somis Academy (Closed 2013)
950 Flynn Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 987-1188
Gr: K-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ventura County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ventura County, CA include Red Oak Elementary School, Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education and Language Ranch.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ventura County?
189 public elementary schools are located in Ventura County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura County?
Ventura County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ventura County are often viewed compared to one another?

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