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Elementary Schools in Newbury Park, California

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 60.6/100

Newbury Park, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.6/100 — 16.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sycamore Canyon at 82/100, where 56.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Newbury Park schools average 37.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 8 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
60.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.6
40.4 – 82.0
Avg Exceeded %
37.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Newbury Park schools compare

Newbury Park's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.6 — 16.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 40.4 to 82.0, a 41.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sycamore Canyon with a Scope Score of 82 and 56.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Newbury Park schools average 37.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Newbury Park averages 12.3%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Newbury Park

4 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling3 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Newbury Park ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScore
1Sycamore Canyon
Conejo Valley Unified High Ceiling
Strong
82/100
2Environmental Academy of Research Technology and E
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
Solid
69/100
3Cypress Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
Solid
69/100
4Newbury Park High
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
Solid
65/100
5Banyan Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
Solid
63/100
6Walnut Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
Solid
51/100
7Maple Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
Developing
45/100
8Sequoia Middle
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
Developing
40/100

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.

Private Schools in Newbury Park

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Newbury Park Adventist Academy
Pentecostal · Grades 9-12 · 130 students
12:1Private
Conejo Adventist Elementary School
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 122 students
16:1Private
School of Science Technology Engineering and Math
Nonsectarian · Grades 7-10 · 3 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Newbury Park

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Newbury Park good?
Newbury Park's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.6/100, which is 16.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 37.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Newbury Park?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Newbury Park is Sycamore Canyon with a Scope Score of 82/100 and 56.7% 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 Newbury Park schools compare to the state average?
Newbury Park elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 37.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 40.4 to 82.0, a 41.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Newbury Park?
Newbury Park has 8 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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.

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