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Simi Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 10,692 students in Simi Valley Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Simi Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
15,658 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
704 Teachers
174,000 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Simi Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #630 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#624 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
16,785 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,528 Students
454,357 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,910 Students
2,114,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
55%
# Black Students
230 Students
189,461 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,219 Students
787,389 Students
% White Students
40%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
15,077 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
708 Students
240,557 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,589
519,574
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,047
396,601
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,019
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,092
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,144
426,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,095
430,582
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,122
432,936
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,133
312,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,158
312,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,214
44,929
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,255
37,487
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,306
37,249
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,484
41,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,209 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,966 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$238 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$234 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,209
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,966
$18,396
Best Simi Valley Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Hollow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 Gibson Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Grades: K-6
| 645 students
Rank: #33.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Big Springs Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Alscot Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6617
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6617
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Katherine Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5455 Katherine St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6780
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6780
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Wood Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Cir. Knoll Dr.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Township Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4101 Township Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6770
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6770
Grades: K-6
| 554 students
Rank: #88.
Atherwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 East Greensward St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6730
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6730
Grades: K-6
| 486 students
Rank: #99.
Madera Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6740
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6740
Grades: K-6
| 248 students
Rank: #1010.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Crosby Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6715
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6715
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Rank: #1111.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 East Fitzgerald Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Grades: 6-8
| 964 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sinaloa Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6830
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6830
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3347 Tapo St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820
Grades: 6-8
| 1,212 students
Rank: #1414.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Ravenna St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6745
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6745
Grades: K-6
| 384 students
Rank: #1515.
Garden Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 North Tracy Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6700
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6700
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Rank: #1616.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2925 Fletcher Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6775
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6775
Grades: K-6
| 476 students
Rank: #1717.
Monte Vista
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Fourth St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6326
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6326
Grades: K-12
| 425 students
Rank: #1818.
Berylwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Heywood St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6705
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6705
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #1919.
Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6334 Katherine Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6735
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6735
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Rank: #2020.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Ulysses St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4420
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4420
Grades: K-6
| 235 students
Rank: #2121.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Alexander St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6755
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6755
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #2222.
Santa Susana Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Apricot Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6765
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6765
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #2323.
Justin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2245 North Justin Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
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