For the 2024-25 school year, there are 92 private schools serving 24,349 students in Ventura County, CA (there are 236 public schools, serving 150,632 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Ventura County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Ventura County, CA include Oaks Christian School, The Thacher School and Laurel Springs School.
The average tuition cost is $16,133, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,061.
Top Ranked Ventura County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Westlake Village![Fusion Academy Westlake Village Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Westlake Village Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
30700 Russell Ranch Rd., Ste. 175
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(877) 673-8893
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2304 Antonio Ave
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 389-6581
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 389-6581
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
200 Bethany Ct
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7072
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7072
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Grace Elementary School![Grace Elementary School Photo - We love visitors! Book a tour and let us show you what makes Grace School so distinct!]( "Grace Elementary School Photo - We love visitors! Book a tour and let us show you what makes Grace School so distinct!")
(Christian)
1717 Arcane Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-0101
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-0101
Grades: K-6
| 355 students
1350 Cherry Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-4667
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-4667
Grades: 7-12
| 438 students
Hillcrest Christian School![Hillcrest Christian School Photo]( "Hillcrest Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
449 Wilbur Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7501
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7501
Grades: NS-12
| 405 students
Mother Of Divine Grace School![Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo]( "Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo")
(Catholic)
407 Bryant Cir Ste B1
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Grades: PK-12
| 6,029 students
Oaks Christian School![Oaks Christian School Photo]( "Oaks Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
31749 La Tienda Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Grades: 5-12
| 1,429 students
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
(Catholic)
3169 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-7198
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-7198
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Pleasant Valley Christian School
(Christian)
1101 E Ponderosa Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-2672
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-2672
Grades: K-8
| 306 students
2421 S C St
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 487-5317
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 487-5317
Grades: PK-8
| 261 students
St. Bonaventure High School![St. Bonaventure High School Photo]( "St. Bonaventure High School Photo")
(Catholic)
3167 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-6836
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-6836
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
2534 Ventura Boulevard
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-2611
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-2611
Grades: K-8
| 321 students
St. Paschal Baylon School
(Catholic)
154 E Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-9340
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-9340
Grades: K-8
| 283 students
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Catholic)
324 South E Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 483-6935
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 483-6935
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
Santa Clara High School![Santa Clara High School Photo]( "Santa Clara High School Photo")
(Catholic)
2121 Saviers Road
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 483-9502
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 483-9502
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
School Of Science Technology Engineering And Math
Special Program Emphasis
3327 Michael Dr
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 307-0700
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 307-0700
Grades: 1-12
| 2,150 students
1636 Sinaloa Rd
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 583-1866
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 583-1866
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
500 High Point Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-9515
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-9515
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
Villanova Preparatory School![Villanova Preparatory School Photo - Founded in 1924, Villanova Prep is the only Catholic boarding school in the Augustinian tradition. Our 130-acre campus located in Ojai, California, approximately 60 minutes north of Los Angeles, has several athletic and academic facilities to support our students' development of mind, body, and spirit.]( "Villanova Preparatory School Photo - Founded in 1924, Villanova Prep is the only Catholic boarding school in the Augustinian tradition. Our 130-acre campus located in Ojai, California, approximately 60 minutes north of Los Angeles, has several athletic and academic facilities to support our students' development of mind, body, and spirit.")
(Catholic)
12096 N Ventura Avenue
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1464
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1464
Grades: 6-12
| 188 students
1600 E Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-2419
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-2419
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Bright Stars Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1777 Statham Blvd
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 497-0759
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 497-0759
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
Buena Ventura KinderCare![Buena Ventura KinderCare Photo - Buena Ventura KinderCare Front]( "Buena Ventura KinderCare Photo - Buena Ventura KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1197 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 339-9363
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 339-9363
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Camarillo KinderCare![Camarillo KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Camarillo KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
2360 Pickwick Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 445-8485
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 445-8485
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
4451 Las Posas Rd
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-1464
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-1464
Grades: PK-K
| 112 students
975 Evenstar Ave
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 497-7005
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 497-7005
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Casa Pacifica Nonpublic School
Special Education School
1722 S Lewis Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 366-4072
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 366-4072
Grades: 3-12
| 54 students
Children R Us Child Development
Daycare / Preschool
1083 Scandia Ave
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 647-5437
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 647-5437
Grades: PK-1
| 32 students
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Ventura County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Asst League School (Closed 2022)
Special Education School
1310 Fremont Way
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 485-0068
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 485-0068
Grades: NS-PK
| 42 students
217 North 10th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-2971
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-2971
Grades: PK-2
| 62 students
La Reina High School and Middle School (Closed 2023)
All-girls (Catholic)
106 West Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
Grades: 6-12
| 291 students
Little Oaks School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
101 N Skyline Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-5513
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-5513
Grades: NS-5
| 143 students
Montessori Children's Place (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
390 Arcturus St
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 493-1177
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 493-1177
Grades: K
| 3 students
St. John's Lutheran Church (Closed 2022)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1500 North C Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0330
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0330
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
3290 Loma Vista Road
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-5650
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-5650
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5415 Ralston St
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-8170
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-8170
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Ventura County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Ventura County, CA include Oaks Christian School, The Thacher School and Laurel Springs School.
How many private schools are located in Ventura County, CA?
92 private schools are located in Ventura County, CA.
How much do private schools cost in Ventura County, CA?
The average tuition cost is $16,133, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,061.
How diverse are private schools in Ventura County, CA?
Ventura County, CA private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of students in Ventura County, CA go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Ventura County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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