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Elementary Schools in Camarillo, California: Camarillo schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 55.8/100

Camarillo, California has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.8/100 — 12.6 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education at 76/100, where 52.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Camarillo schools average 31.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 12 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.8
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
70.3
5.8 – 76.2
Avg Exceeded %
31.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary12Solid
55.8/100
31.2%+12.6
High7Developing
32.0/100
10.3%-11.7
Middle2Developing
48.6/100
22.8%+8.2

How Camarillo schools compare

Camarillo has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.8/100 — 12.6 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education with a Scope Score of 76 and 52.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Camarillo schools average 31.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Camarillo averages 9.7% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Camarillo

6 Culture First2 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Camarillo

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education
Oxnard Union High High Ceiling
52.3%Strong
76/100
2La Mariposa
Pleasant Valley High Ceiling
50.4%Strong
76/100
3Rancho Campana High
Oxnard Union High Strong All-Around
46.8%Solid
68/100
4Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Pleasant Valley Strong All-Around
41.6%Solid
67/100
5Tierra Linda Elementary
Pleasant Valley Strong All-Around
39.6%Solid
63/100
6Las Colinas Middle
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
29.0%Solid
58/100
7Adolfo Camarillo High
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
19.5%Solid
56/100
8Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Pleasant Valley Culture First
30.3%Solid
56/100
9Las Posas Elementary
Pleasant Valley Culture First
31.4%Solid
55/100
10Camarillo Heights STEM Academy
Pleasant Valley Culture First
29.6%Solid
55/100
11University Preparation Charter School at CSU Chann
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
22.1%Developing
49/100
12Dos Caminos Elementary
Pleasant Valley Culture First
23.7%Developing
48/100
13Rancho Rosal Elementary
Pleasant Valley Culture First
24.7%Developing
44/100
14Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
19.5%Developing
41/100
15Monte Vista Middle
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
40/100
16Peak Prep Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley Culture First
8.9%Developing
39/100
17Architecture, Construction & Engineering Charter H
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
5.7%Developing
32/100
18Gateway Community
Ventura County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
26/100
19Frontier High
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
0.3%Needs Support
22/100
20Triton Academy
Ventura County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
13/100
21Phoenix
Ventura County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
6/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 21 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Camarillo

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Camarillo good?
Camarillo's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.8/100, which is 12.6 points above the state average. 31.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Camarillo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Camarillo is Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 52.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Camarillo schools compare to the state average?
Camarillo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.8/100 — 12.6 points above the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 31.2% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Camarillo?
Camarillo has 12 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.