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Elementary Schools in Thousand Oaks, California

Above Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 53.6/100

Thousand Oaks, California has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 53.6/100 — 9.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lang Ranch at 84/100, where 55.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Thousand Oaks schools average 27.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 14 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
58.3
26.0 – 84.3
Avg Exceeded %
27.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
14.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How Thousand Oaks schools compare

Thousand Oaks's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.6 — 9.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.0 to 84.3, a 58.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Lang Ranch with a Scope Score of 84 and 55.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Thousand Oaks schools average 27.6% 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 Thousand Oaks averages 14.3%, 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 Thousand Oaks

4 Strong All-Around3 Culture First1 High Ceiling6 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Thousand Oaks ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lang Ranch
Conejo Valley Unified High Ceiling
55.6%Strong
84/100
2Wildwood Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
45.3%Strong
71/100
3Weathersfield Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
47.5%Solid
68/100
4Los Cerritos Middle
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
40.6%Solid
66/100
5Thousand Oaks High
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
26.1%Solid
63/100
6Ladera STARS Academy
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
32.8%Solid
60/100
7Aspen Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Culture First
27.8%Solid
55/100
8Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning
Conejo Valley Unified Culture First
26.4%Solid
52/100
9Redwood Middle
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
29.6%Developing
49/100
10Colina Middle
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
26.1%Developing
49/100
11Madroña Academy of the Arts and Sciences
Conejo Valley Unified Culture First
18.0%Developing
49/100
12Glenwood Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
5.3%Developing
30/100
13Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language Immersio
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
27/100
14Conejo Valley High (Continuation)
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
26/100

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 Thousand Oaks

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.

Hillcrest Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 408 students
13:1Private
St. Paschal Baylon School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 253 students
16:1Private
Bethany Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 222 students
16:1Private
Ascension Lutheran School
Islamic · Grades Pre-K-6 · 133 students
13:1Private
St. Patrick'S Episcopal Day School
Church of God · Grades Pre-K-6 · 129 students
9:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Thousand Oaks

  • 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 Thousand Oaks good?
Thousand Oaks's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.6/100, which is 9.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 27.6% 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 Thousand Oaks?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Thousand Oaks is Lang Ranch with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 55.6% 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 Thousand Oaks schools compare to the state average?
Thousand Oaks elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 27.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.0 to 84.3, a 58.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Thousand Oaks?
Thousand Oaks has 14 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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