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Best Thousand Oaks Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,516 students in Thousand Oaks, CA (there are 15 private schools, serving 3,441 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Thousand Oaks, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Thousand Oaks has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Thousand Oaks, CA are Language Ranch, Wildwood Elementary School and Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thousand Oaks, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Thousand Oaks have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Thousand Oaks, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Language Ranch
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2450 Whitechapel Pl.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 241-4417
Gr: K-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
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 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
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 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
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 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
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 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
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 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Westlake High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 North Lakeview Canyon Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-6711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,900 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Thousand Oaks High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2323 North Moorpark Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-7491
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Acacia Magnet School For Enriched Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Norman Ave.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-5550
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Madrona Academy Of The Arts And Sciences
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
612 Camino Manzanas
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 498-6102
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Windsor Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-2118
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Conejo Academy Of Leadership And Language Immersion
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
280 North Conejo School Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7058
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Conejo Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 East Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 498-6646
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
University Center Preschool
2801 Atlas Ave.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 492-4051

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Thousand Oaks, CA?
How many public schools are located in Thousand Oaks?
20 public schools are located in Thousand Oaks.
What percentage of students in Thousand Oaks go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Thousand Oaks are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thousand Oaks?
Thousand Oaks public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Thousand Oaks are often viewed compared to one another?

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