For the 2024-25 school year, there are 87 public middle schools serving 63,720 students in Ventura County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ventura County, CA are Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education, Medea Creek Middle School and Santa Rosa Technology Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ventura County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ventura County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Grades: K-12
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Medea Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1002 Doubletree Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13282 Santa Rosa Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5355
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5355
Grades: K-8
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Canyon
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4601 Via Rio
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-1573
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-1573
Grades: K-8
| 977 students
Rank: #55.
Los Cerritos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Avenida De Las Flores
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 492-3538
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 492-3538
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Park Independent
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5801 Conifer St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5330
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5330
Grades: K-8
| 556 students
Rank: #88.
Century Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 Old Farm Sch Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Grades: K-12
| 260 students
Rank: #99.
River Oaks Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 Hampshire Rd. Ste. X
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 777-7999
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 777-7999
Grades: K-12
| 339 students
Rank: #1010.
Bridges Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Grades: K-8
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
Colina Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 E. Hillcrest Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7429
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7429
Grades: 6-8
| 812 students
Rank: #1212.
Las Colinas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5750 Fieldcrest Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5320
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1313.
Sequoia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2855 Borchard Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3617
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3617
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #1414.
Redwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
233 W. Gainsborough Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7264
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7264
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Mesa Verde Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14000 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6309
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6309
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #1717.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #1818.
Providence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4333 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Campus Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15300 Monroe Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6301
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6301
Grades: K-8
| 549 students
Rank: #2222.
Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3901 N. Mesa Sch Rd.
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 485-1411
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 485-1411
Grades: K-8
| 564 students
Rank: #2323.
Pleasant Valley School Of Engineering And Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5340
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5340
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #2424.
Monte Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
888 N. Lantana St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5335
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-5335
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #2525.
Somis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5268 N. St.
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 386-5711
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 386-5711
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #2626.
Compass Charter School Of Yolo
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. R
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| 671 students
Rank: #2727.
Chaparral Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Poindexter Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6302
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6302
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #2828.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 861 students
Rank: #2929.
Hillside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 E. Fitzgerald Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #3030.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Sunset Ave.
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 649-6600
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 649-6600
Grades: K-8
| 332 students
Rank: #3131.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 3,719 students
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Ivytech Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6591 Collins Dr. Ste. E4
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 222-5188
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 222-5188
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #3434.
California Virtual Academy San Joaquin
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 2,561 students
Rank: #3535.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 605 students
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Ventura County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17500 Burbank Blvd
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
17500 Burbank Blvd
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste.c
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Sonoma (Closed 2018)
Charter School
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| 153 students
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
2001 Corporate Center Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(661) 513-3580
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(661) 513-3580
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Grades: K-6
| 667 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
50 Moreland Road
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(866) 339-6787
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(866) 339-6787
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
California Virtual Academy @ Jamestown (Closed 2018)
Charter School
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 114 students
California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa (Closed 2023)
Charter School
50 Moreland Rd
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 1,459 students
California Virtual Academy At Fresno (Closed 2023)
Charter School
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
5750 Fieldcrest Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-0461
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-0461
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
33 Greta Street
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 496-0286
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Century High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1025 Old Farm Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 277-2140
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 277-2140
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Chemawa Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
550 Temple Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4608
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4500 Tierra Rejada Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Compass Charter Schools Of Fresno (Closed 2020)
Charter School
850 Hampshire Rd. Ste. P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| 166 students
2714 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Grades: K-6
| 348 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
Insight @ Los Angeles High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2360 Shasta Way Ste. A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Justin Early Learners Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2245 N. Justin Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1220 Fourth St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6725
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6725
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
700 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4656
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-4656
Grades: K-8
| 587 students
1555 Kendall Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-1964
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-1964
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
2000 La Granada Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Nueva Vista Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
925 South A St
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 487-3918
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 487-3918
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3569
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Puente High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
545 Central Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5549
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5549
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rio Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3300 Cortez
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
2925 Fletcher Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6760
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6760
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1880 Blackstock Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6200
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Somis Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
950 Flynn Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 987-1188
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 987-1188
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
12525 Ojai/santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4391
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4391
Grades: K-6
| 43 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ventura County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ventura County, CA include Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education, Medea Creek Middle School and Santa Rosa Technology Magnet.
How many public middle schools are located in Ventura County?
87 public middle schools are located in Ventura County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura County?
Ventura County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ventura County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ventura County include: Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy Of Arts & Sciences vs. Fremont Academy Of Environmental Science & Innovative Design, Chaparral Middle School vs. Mesa Verde Middle School, Colina Middle School vs. Los Cerritos Middle School
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