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Best Ventura County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 187 public elementary schools serving 106,607 students in Ventura County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ventura County, CA are Red Oak Elementary School, Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education and Language Ranch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ventura County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4857 Rockfield St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7972
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Oak Hills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-4224
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Medea Creek Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1002 Doubletree Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Gr: 6-8 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
165 Satinwood Ave.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 597-4200
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Walnut Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
280 Casey Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
La Mariposa
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4800 Corte Olivas
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5315
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Vista Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Sycamore Canyon
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4601 Via Rio
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-1573
Gr: K-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Env Academy Of Research Tech And Earth Scis
Alternative School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2626 Michael Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3686
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
31761 West Village School Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 889-1450
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13282 Santa Rosa Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5355
Gr: K-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1571 East Potrero Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 374-2150
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4200 Kimber Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6683
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Banyan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1120 Knollwood Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6641
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
Mound Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
455 South Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hollow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
828 Gibson Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Peach Hill Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13400 Christian Barrett Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6307
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20030 East Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Gr: K-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5330
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2929.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Lynn Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3030.
Poinsettia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 North Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Tierra Linda Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 Woodcreek Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5360
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Wood Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
455 Cir. Knoll Dr.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Gr: K-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
Mountain Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4200 Mountain Meadow Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6306
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ventura County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ventura County, CA include Red Oak Elementary School, Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education and Language Ranch.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ventura County?
189 public elementary schools are located in Ventura County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura County?
Ventura County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ventura County are often viewed compared to one another?

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