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Elementary Schools in Camarillo, California: Camarillo schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 57.0/100

Camarillo, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.0/100 — 13.2 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Mariposa at 77/100, where 50.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Camarillo schools average 32.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 9 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
57.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.9
40.8 – 76.8
Avg Exceeded %
32.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary9Solid
57.0/100
32.3%+13.2
High6Developing
35.1/100
11.1%-12.4
Middle4Solid
56.8/100
30.7%+16.3

How Camarillo schools compare

Camarillo has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.0/100 — 13.2 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is La Mariposa with a Scope Score of 77 and 50.4% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Camarillo schools average 32.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Camarillo averages 9.8% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Camarillo

5 Culture First2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Camarillo

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Mariposa
Pleasant Valley High Ceiling
50.4%Strong
77/100
2Rancho Campana High
Oxnard Union High Strong All-Around
46.8%Strong
75/100
3Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Pleasant Valley Strong All-Around
41.6%Solid
68/100
4Tierra Linda Elementary
Pleasant Valley Strong All-Around
39.6%Solid
63/100
5Adolfo Camarillo High
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
19.5%Solid
62/100
6Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Pleasant Valley Culture First
30.3%Solid
57/100
7Las Posas Elementary
Pleasant Valley Culture First
31.4%Solid
57/100
8Camarillo Heights STEM Academy
Pleasant Valley Culture First
29.6%Solid
56/100
9Las Colinas Middle
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
29.0%Solid
53/100
10Dos Caminos Elementary
Pleasant Valley Culture First
23.7%Developing
50/100
11Rancho Rosal Elementary
Pleasant Valley Culture First
24.7%Developing
45/100
12Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
19.5%Developing
41/100
13Monte Vista Middle
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
39/100
14Gateway Community
Ventura County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
29/100
15Frontier High
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
0.3%Needs Support
24/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 15 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 Camarillo

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.

St. Mary Magdalen School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 302 students
19:1Private
Cornerstone Christian Schools
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 156 students
13:1Private
Casa Pacifica Nonpublic School
Nonsectarian · Grades 3-12 · 53 students
11:1Private
Camarillo Progressive Montessori
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 36 students
4:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Camarillo

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 Camarillo good?
Camarillo's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.0/100, which is 13.2 points above the state average. 32.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). 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 Camarillo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Camarillo is La Mariposa with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 50.4% 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 Camarillo schools compare to the state average?
Camarillo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.0/100 — 13.2 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 32.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.8% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Camarillo?
Camarillo has 9 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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