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Ventura County

California · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across California, 238 sit inside Ventura County, collectively enrolling roughly 147,841 students (137 elementary, 28 middle, and 41 high).

7-year change in Ventura County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
147,841
-2,838 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
228
+4 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
25%
was 31%
% Hispanic
61%
was 56%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
837,469
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
238
50 districts
Enrollment
147,841
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$109,797
Above California avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.0%
Below California avg
Elementary
137
57,821 students
Middle
28
21,178 students
High
41
40,263 students
Combined / other
32
28,579 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Oxnard Union High
16,014 students · 50 districts in Ventura County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ventura County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
52%
Hispanic
44%
Black
2%
Asian
7%
Two or more
25%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
25%
Hispanic
61%
Black
3%
Asian
6%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.7%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.8% under 18

Test scores in Ventura County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 172 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

See all 172 schools in Ventura County ranked by score →

All schools (238)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Oak Hills ElementaryOak ParkElementaryKG-05523·
Sunkist ElementaryPort HuenemeElementaryKG-08523·
Township ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06521·
San Cayetano ElementaryFillmoreElementaryKG-05514·
Harrington ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05513·
Westlake ElementaryWestlake VillageElementaryKG-05512·
Tierra Linda ElementaryCamarilloElementaryKG-05502·
Rio Del MarOxnardElementaryKG-05499·
Rio del NorteOxnardElementaryKG-05495·
Citrus Glen ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05491·
Mound ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05490·
Walnut Canyon ElementaryMoorparkElementaryKG-05486·
Christa McAuliffe ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05476·
Elm Street ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05471·
Mar Vista ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05464·
Academy of Technology & Leadership at SaticoyVenturaElementaryKG-08461·
Insight School of CaliforniaSimi ValleyHigh09-12458·
Berylwood ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06457·
Atherwood ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06456·
Las Posas ElementaryCamarilloElementaryKG-05455·
Rio Plaza ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05455·
Sierra Linda ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05455·
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global EducationVenturaElementaryKG-08455·
Wood Ranch ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06452·
Julien Hathaway ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05451·
Santa Rosa Technology MagnetCamarilloElementaryKG-08450·
Emilie Ritchen ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05445·
Portola ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05444·
Big Springs ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06441·
Marina West ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05440·
Weathersfield ElementaryThousand OaksElementaryKG-05433·
Mountain VistaFillmoreElementaryKG-05430·
Will Rogers ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05426·
Mountain Meadows ElementaryMoorparkElementaryKG-05424·
Rose Avenue ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05424·
BRIDGES CharterThousand OaksElementaryKG-08420·
Peach Hill AcademyMoorparkElementaryKG-05420·
Junipero Serra ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05418·
Banyan ElementaryNewbury ParkElementaryKG-05416·
Condor HighOxnardHigh09-12411·
Flory Academy of Sciences and TechnologyMoorparkElementaryKG-05411·
Rio Lindo ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05405·
Mountain View ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06401·
Juanamaria ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05397·
Meadows Arts and Technology ElementaryThousand OaksElementaryKG-05397·
Montalvo ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05397·
Loma Vista ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05396·
Wildwood ElementaryThousand OaksElementaryKG-05390·
Compass Charter School of YoloThousand OaksCombinedKG-12389·
Arroyo West ElementaryMoorparkElementaryKG-05385·
Elmhurst ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05378·
Westlake Hills ElementaryWestlake VillageElementaryKG-05375·
Monte VistaSimi ValleyCombinedKG-12371·
Sycamore ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06359·
Grace Thille ElementarySanta PaulaElementaryKG-06358·
Sunset ElementaryOak ViewElementaryKG-08357·
Camarillo Heights STEM AcademyCamarilloElementaryKG-05353·
Acacia Magnet School for Enriched LearningThousand OaksElementaryKG-05352·
White Oak ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06352·
Laguna Vista ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-05351·
Poinsettia ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05351·
Topa Topa ElementaryOjaiElementaryKG-06347·
Dos Caminos ElementaryCamarilloElementaryKG-05337·
Aspen ElementaryThousand OaksElementaryKG-05332·
River Oaks AcademyWestlake VillageCombinedKG-12331·
Hueneme ElementaryPort HuenemeElementaryKG-05329·
Barbara Webster ElementarySanta PaulaElementaryKG-06325·
Cypress ElementaryNewbury ParkElementaryKG-05325·
Sheridan Way ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05325·
Park View ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06319·
Blanchard ElementarySanta PaulaElementaryKG-06317·
Insight @ San JoaquinSimi ValleyCombinedKG-12313·
Ladera STARS AcademyThousand OaksElementaryKG-05312·
Santa Susana ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06312·
Pierpont ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05304·
Katherine ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06300·
McKevett ElementarySanta PaulaElementaryKG-06300·
E. P. Foster ElementaryVenturaElementaryKG-05299·
Lemon GroveVenturaElementaryKG-08299·
Thelma Bedell ElementarySanta PaulaElementaryKG-06294·
Hollywood Beach ElementaryOxnardElementaryKG-06289·
Garden Grove ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06283·
Piru ElementaryPiruElementaryKG-05272·
Nordhoff Jr. HighOjaiMiddle07-08271·
Somis ElementarySomisElementaryKG-08270·
Architecture Construction & Engineering Charter High (ACE)CamarilloHigh09-12266·
Arroyo ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06264·
Madera ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06264·
Frontier HighCamarilloHigh09-12260·
Walnut ElementaryNewbury ParkElementaryKG-05259·
Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language ImmersionThousand OaksElementaryKG-05258·
Crestview ElementarySimi ValleyElementaryKG-06248·
MADRONA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCESThousand OaksElementaryKG-05245·
Century AcademyThousand OaksCombinedKG-12237·
Olivelands ElementarySanta PaulaElementaryKG-04236·
Insight @ San DiegoSimi ValleyCombinedKG-12231·
Ventura County Special EducationCamarilloCombinedKG-12231·
Briggs ElementarySanta PaulaMiddle05-08221·
El Camino HighVenturaHigh09-12221·
Glenwood ElementaryThousand OaksElementaryKG-05218·

Cities in Ventura County

Oxnard53 schoolsSimi Valley40 schoolsVentura28 schoolsCamarillo25 schoolsThousand Oaks21 schoolsSanta Paula14 schoolsMoorpark11 schoolsOjai10 schoolsFillmore8 schoolsNewbury Park8 schoolsOak Park8 schoolsPort Hueneme4 schoolsWestlake Village4 schoolsSomis2 schoolsOak View1 schoolPiru1 school

About Ventura County

In California, Ventura County is a sizable county of about 837,469 residents. 238 public schools across the county educates about 147,841 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $109,797, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 23% higher than the California median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Ventura County covers 137 elementary schools (57,821 students), 28 middle schools (21,178), 41 high schools (40,263), and 32 combined or other schools.

Oxnard Union High is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 16,014 students across Ventura County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Ventura County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 150,679 students to 147,841. Ventura County now counts 228 public schools, up from 224 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 31% to 25%.

On allk12, the community for Ventura County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ventura County?
Ventura County, California has 238 public K-12 schools serving approximately 147,841 students.
How many high schools are in Ventura County?
Ventura County, California has 41 public high schools, serving approximately 40,263 students.
How many middle schools are in Ventura County?
Ventura County, California has 28 public middle schools, serving approximately 21,178 students.
How many elementary schools are in Ventura County?
Ventura County, California has 137 public elementary schools, serving approximately 57,821 students.
What is the largest school district in Ventura County?
Oxnard Union High is the largest school district in Ventura County, serving approximately 16,014 students. The county contains 50 school districts overall.
What is the population of Ventura County?
Ventura County, California has a population of approximately 837,469, with a median age of 40. About 21.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Ventura County?
Median household income in Ventura County is $109,797, above the California average of $89,387. About 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ventura County?
Approximately 36.1% of adults 25 and older in Ventura County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ventura County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.0% of students in Ventura County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ventura County schools?
Across Ventura County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 23.1 to 1.

Ventura County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data