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Best Ventura County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public charter schools serving 28,253 students in Ventura County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ventura County, CA are Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education, Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School and River Oaks Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Ventura County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 3,924 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
California Virtual Academy San Joaquin
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 3,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Ivytech Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6591 Collins Dr. Ste. E4
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 222-5188
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Compass Charter Schools Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. R
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Compass Charter Schools Of San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Valley Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
907 El Centro St.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4421
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Architecture Construction & Engineering Charter High (Ace)
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
570 Airport Way
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 437-1410
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 5,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
California Virtual At Fresno
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
California Virtual Academy At Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 1,286 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(855) 900-7325
Gr: K-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
Insight San Diego
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Insight San Joaquin
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Ventura County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ventura County, CA include Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education, Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School and River Oaks Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Ventura County?
28 public charter schools are located in Ventura County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura County?
Ventura County public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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