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Elementary Schools in Simi Valley, California: 29 schools. Average score 2.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Near Average2024–25 data29 schools · avg 40.7/100

Simi Valley, California has 29 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 40.7/100 — 2.5 points below the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Vista Elementary at 72/100, where 46.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Simi Valley schools average 18.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.5% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
40.7
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.8
26.8 – 71.6
Avg Exceeded %
18.5%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
15.5%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
29
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary29Developing
40.7/100
18.5%-2.5
High7Developing
45.9/100
15.3%+2.2
Middle3Developing
34.4/100
14.2%-6.0

How Simi Valley schools compare

Simi Valley has 29 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 40.7/100 — 2.5 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 46.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Simi Valley averages 15.5% — 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 Simi Valley

10 Culture First4 Strong All-Around17 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Simi Valley

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vista Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
46.3%Strong
72/100
2Santa Susana High
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
40.2%Strong
71/100
3White Oak Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
31.1%Solid
61/100
4Hollow Hills Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
40.3%Solid
61/100
5Big Springs Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
29.8%Solid
59/100
6Royal High
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Solid
56/100
7Simi Valley High
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.9%Solid
55/100
8Wood Ranch Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
24.5%Developing
49/100
9Garden Grove Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
18.0%Developing
49/100
10Township Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
23.4%Developing
49/100
11Crestview Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
48/100
12California Virtual Academy San Mateo
Jefferson Elementary Culture First
26.7%Developing
43/100
13Atherwood Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
42/100
14Hillside Middle
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
17.5%Developing
42/100
15Insight @ San Diego
Spencer Valley Elementary Building Momentum
12.3%Developing
42/100
16Katherine Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
22.8%Developing
41/100
17Mountain View Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.4%Developing
39/100
18Madera Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
39/100
19Insight School of California
Maricopa Unified Building Momentum
9.7%Developing
39/100
20Insight @ San Joaquin
New Jerusalem Elementary Building Momentum
9.6%Developing
39/100
21Sycamore Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
39/100
22California Virtual Academy @ San Diego
Spencer Valley Elementary Culture First
14.5%Developing
38/100
23California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles
West Covina Unified Culture First
15.8%Developing
37/100
24California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin
New Jerusalem Elementary Culture First
16.0%Developing
36/100
25California Virtual Academy at Sutter
Meridian Elementary Culture First
15.8%Developing
36/100
26California Virtual Academy at Maricopa
Maricopa Unified Culture First
12.2%Developing
36/100
27California Virtual Academy at Kings
Armona Union Elementary Culture First
15.5%Developing
35/100
28California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma
Liberty Elementary Culture First
16.1%Developing
33/100
29Valley View Middle
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Developing
33/100
30Santa Susana Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 39 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.

Private Schools in Simi Valley

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.

Grace Brethren Elementary
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-6 · 391 students
19:1Private
Grace Brethren Jr. Sr. High School
Brethren · Grades 7-12 · 333 students
12:1Private
St. Rose of Lima Elementary
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 188 students
21:1Private
Phoenix Ranch School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 175 students
10:1Private
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 58 students
10:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Simi Valley

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 Simi Valley good?
Simi Valley's 29 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.7/100, which is 2.5 points below the state average. 18.5% 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 Simi Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Simi Valley is Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 72/100 and 46.3% 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 Simi Valley schools compare to the state average?
Simi Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.7/100 — 2.5 points below the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 18.5% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.5% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Simi Valley?
Simi Valley has 29 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.

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