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Schools in 91320 — Newbury Park, California

91320 has 8 ranked schools averaging 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. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 91320 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 37.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 10.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91320. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91320 averages 12.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91320 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91320
91320Newbury Park860.6
91321Newhall949.5-11.1
91316Encino360.5-0.1
91324Northridge455.1-5.5
91325Northridge756.0-4.6
91326Porter Ranch471.8+11.2

School archetypes in 91320

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base5 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 91320

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Sycamore Canyon
Conejo Valley Unified High Ceiling
82Ventura56.7%83.5%6.4%0.4%
2Environmental Academy of Research Technology and E
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
69Ventura46.0%74.0%5.1%0.1%
3Cypress Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
69Ventura46.2%76.2%4.4%0.1%
4Newbury Park High
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
65Ventura30.6%57.8%13.8%2.3%
5Banyan Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Solid Base
63Ventura41.3%73.0%12.4%0.1%
6Walnut Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
51Ventura27.8%58.3%15.1%0.5%
7Maple Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
45Ventura31.2%58.2%24.7%0.3%
8Sequoia Middle
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
40Ventura21.1%46.0%16.9%2.6%

Schools in 91320 on the map

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 91320

  • 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.