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Best Ventura County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 85 public middle schools serving 64,830 students in Ventura County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ventura County, CA are Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education, Medea Creek Middle School and Sycamore Canyon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ventura County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Ventura County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Sycamore Canyon
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4601 Via Rio
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-1573
Gr: K-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
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 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
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 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
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 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
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 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
River Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
920 Hampshire Rd. Ste. X
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 777-7999
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Bridges Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Gr: K-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Park Independent
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5801 Conifer St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Gr: K-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
233 West Gainsborough Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7264
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Las Colinas Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5750 Fieldcrest Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2855 Borchard Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3617
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Campus Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15300 Monroe Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6301
Gr: K-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Gr: K-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
Providence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4333 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Cabrillo Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1426 East Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14000 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6309
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Golden Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Gr: K-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Academy Of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
760 Jazmin Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
888 North Lantana St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3901 North Mesa School Rd.
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 485-1411
Gr: K-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Somis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5268 North St.
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 386-5711
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2222 East Fitzgerald Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2727.
Rio Del Sol
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 North Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Gr: K-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2828.
Compass Charter School Of Yolo
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. R
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1099 Bedford Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
Gr: K-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3030.
Homestead (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Sunset Ave.
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 649-6600
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3232.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
280 Poindexter Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6302
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Mupu Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4410 North Ojai Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-6111
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3434.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3535.
Pleasant Valley School Of Engineering And Arts
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5340
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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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 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 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 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%
Summit Elementary School (Closed 2023)
12525 Ojai/santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4391
Gr: K-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
University Charter Middle School At Csu Channel Islands (Closed 2023)
Charter School
700 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-1872
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
University Elementary School (Closed 2010)
2801 Atlas Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3567
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ventura County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ventura County, CA include Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education, Medea Creek Middle School and Sycamore Canyon.
How many public middle schools are located in Ventura County?
88 public middle schools are located in Ventura County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura County?
Ventura County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% 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 Ventura County are often viewed compared to one another?

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