For the 2025 school year, there are 87 public middle schools serving 63,371 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 76% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Rank: #77.
Century Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Greta St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Gr: K-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Colina Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 East Hillcrest Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7429
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7429
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
River Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 Hampshire Rd. Ste. X
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 777-7999
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 777-7999
Gr: K-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Bridges Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Park Independent
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Conifer St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
233 West Gainsborough Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7264
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7264
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Las Colinas Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5750 Fieldcrest Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5320
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2855 Borchard Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3617
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3617
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Campus Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15300 Monroe Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6301
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6301
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
Providence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4333 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Cabrillo Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1426 East Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14000 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6309
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6309
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Golden Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Gr: K-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Academy Of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Jazmin Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Gr: K-7 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
888 North Lantana St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5335
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3901 North Mesa School Rd.
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 485-1411
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 485-1411
Gr: K-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Somis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5268 North St.
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 386-5711
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 386-5711
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2222 East Fitzgerald Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2727.
Rio Del Sol
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 North Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Gr: K-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Compass Charter School Of Yolo
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. R
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2929.
University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1099 Bedford Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
Gr: K-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
Homestead (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3131.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Sunset Ave.
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 649-6600
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 649-6600
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3232.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Poindexter Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6302
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6302
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Mupu Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4410 North Ojai Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-6111
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-6111
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3535.
Pleasant Valley School Of Engineering And Arts
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5340
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5340
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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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 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?
87 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 76% 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?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ventura County include: Chaparral Middle School vs. Mesa Verde Middle School, Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy Of Arts & Sciences vs. Fremont Academy Of Environmental Science & Innovative Design, Colina Middle School vs. Los Cerritos Middle School
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