For the 2025 school year, there are 238 public schools serving 147,674 students in Ventura County, CA (there are , serving 24,418 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 The High School At Moorpark College, Red Oak Elementary School 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 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 51±¬ÁÏs in Ventura County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The High School At Moorpark College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 80% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: K-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Language Ranch
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Oak Hills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Oak Park High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
899 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,410 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Medea Creek Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1002 Doubletree Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Walnut Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 Casey Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
La Mariposa
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4800 Corte Olivas
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5315
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5315
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Sycamore Canyon
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Env Academy Of Research Tech And Earth Scis
Alternative School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1717.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13282 Santa Rosa Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5355
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5355
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2222.
Westlake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Banyan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
Mound Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
455 South Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
Foothill Technology High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2626.
Oxnard Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4000 South Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Rancho Campana High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4235 Mar Vista Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 385-2500
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 385-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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
Gr: K-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Peach Hill Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13400 Christian Barrett Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6307
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6307
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20030 East Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Gr: K-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Ladera Stars Academy
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3333.
El Camino High School
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61 Day Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 289-7955
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 289-7955
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3434.
Santa Susana High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3570 East Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6800
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5330
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5330
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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Ventura County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17500 Burbank Blvd
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
17500 Burbank Blvd
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste.c
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
2001 Corporate Center Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(661) 513-3580
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(661) 513-3580
Gr: 6-12
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
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
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Gr: 9-12
50 Moreland Road
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(866) 339-6787
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(866) 339-6787
Gr: K-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
50 Moreland Rd
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 1,459 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
5750 Fieldcrest Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-0461
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
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 277-2140
Gr: 11-12
550 Temple Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
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
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
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
2714 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
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
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
2360 Shasta Way Ste. A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
700 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4656
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4656
Gr: K-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-1964
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
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 485-7951
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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%
Nueva Vista Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
925 South A St
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 487-3918
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 487-3918
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students
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%
Puente High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
545 Central Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5549
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
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students
650 Carne Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
950 Flynn Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 987-1188
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 schools in Ventura County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Ventura County, CA include The High School At Moorpark College, Red Oak Elementary School 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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