For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 15,292 students in Ventura, CA (there are 15 private schools, serving 1,987 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Ventura, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Ventura, CA are Foothill Technology High School, Mound Elementary School and Loma Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ventura have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ventura, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothill Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: #22.
Mound Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 S. Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Loma Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Lynn Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Poinsettia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 N. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Pierpont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1254 Marthas Vineyard Ct.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5470
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5470
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Grades: K-8
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
Portola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6700 Eagle St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #88.
Cabrillo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1426 E. Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #99.
Golden Valley Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Grades: K-12
| 439 students
Rank: #1010.
Juanamaria Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 S. Crocker Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0291
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0291
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
Junipero Serra Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8880 Halifax St.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2717
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2717
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Jazmin Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #1313.
Ventura High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 N. Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Grades: 9-12
| 2,095 students
Rank: #1414.
Citrus Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9655 Darling Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0220
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0220
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1515.
Montalvo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2050 Grand Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1872
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1872
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1616.
Balboa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
247 Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #1717.
Buena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1826
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1826
Grades: 9-12
| 1,710 students
Rank: #1818.
Homestead (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Rank: #1919.
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 E. Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5438
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5438
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #2121.
Anacapa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S. Mills Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Elmhurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5080 Elmhurst St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1860
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1860
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Will Rogers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 Howard St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5496
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5496
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #2424.
Lemon Grove
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Grades: K-8
| 279 students
Rank: #2525.
E. P. Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Pleasant Pl.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5420
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5420
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #2626.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 College Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7950
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #2727.
Sheridan Way Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
573 Sheridan Way
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5491
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5491
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Ventura, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buena Vista High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Golden Valley Virtual Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2421 Portola Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
5200 Valentine Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7925
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7925
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ventura Islands High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2 N. Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ventura Unified Community Day High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ventura Unified Community Day Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ventura, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Ventura, CA include Foothill Technology High School, Mound Elementary School and Loma Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ventura?
27 public schools are located in Ventura.
What percentage of students in Ventura go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Ventura are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura?
Ventura public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ventura are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ventura include: Ventura High School vs. Buena High School, Buena High School vs. Ventura High School, Portola Elementary School vs. Mound Elementary School
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