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Elementary Schools in Simi Valley, California

Near Average2024–25 data26 schools · avg 44.8/100

Simi Valley, California has 26 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.8/100 — 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Santa Susana High at 80/100, where 40.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Simi Valley schools average 19.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.6% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
56.9
22.9 – 79.8
Avg Exceeded %
19.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
26
With Scope Scores

How Simi Valley schools compare

Simi Valley's 26 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.8 — 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.9 to 79.8, a 56.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Santa Susana High with a Scope Score of 80 and 40.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Simi Valley averages 19.6%, which is near 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 Simi Valley

5 Strong All-Around21 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Simi Valley ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Santa Susana High
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
40.2%Strong
80/100
2Vista Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
46.3%Strong
71/100
3Simi Valley High
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.9%Solid
63/100
4Royal High
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Solid
63/100
5White Oak Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
31.1%Solid
62/100
6Hollow Hills Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
40.3%Solid
61/100
7Big Springs Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
29.8%Solid
59/100
8Crestview Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
50/100
9Township Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
23.4%Developing
48/100
10Wood Ranch Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
24.5%Developing
48/100
11Garden Grove Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
18.0%Developing
47/100
12Hillside Middle
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
17.5%Developing
43/100
13Madera Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
42/100
14Atherwood Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
42/100
15Katherine Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
22.8%Developing
41/100
16Mountain View Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.4%Developing
39/100
17Sycamore Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
38/100
18Valley View Middle
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Developing
34/100
19Monte Vista
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Developing
34/100
20Santa Susana Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
32/100
21Arroyo Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.4%Developing
31/100
22Sinaloa Middle
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
30/100
23Park View Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Needs Support
30/100
24Knolls Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
28/100
25Berylwood Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
28/100
26Apollo High
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
1.0%Needs Support
23/100

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 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

  • 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 Simi Valley good?
Simi Valley's 26 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.8/100, which is 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. 19.2% 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 Simi Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Simi Valley is Santa Susana High with a Scope Score of 80/100 and 40.2% 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 44.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.0 points near). The exceeded rate averages 19.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.9 to 79.8, a 56.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Simi Valley?
Simi Valley has 26 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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