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

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 63.2/100

Newbury Park, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 63.2/100 — 19.5 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sycamore Canyon at 82/100, where 56.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Newbury Park schools average 41.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
63.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.7
45.3 – 82.0
Avg Exceeded %
41.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Solid
63.2/100
41.5%+19.5
High1Solid
65.0/100
30.6%+17.5
Middle2Solid
61.4/100
36.2%+20.9

How Newbury Park schools compare

Newbury Park has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 63.2/100 — 19.5 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

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

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Newbury Park schools average 41.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Newbury Park averages 11.3% — 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 Newbury Park

3 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Newbury Park

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sycamore Canyon
Conejo Valley Unified High Ceiling
56.7%Strong
82/100
2Environmental Academy of Research Technology and E
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
46.0%Solid
69/100
3Cypress Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
46.2%Solid
69/100
4Newbury Park High
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
30.6%Solid
65/100
5Banyan Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Strong All-Around
41.3%Solid
63/100
6Walnut Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
27.8%Solid
51/100
7Maple Elementary
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
31.2%Developing
45/100
8Sequoia Middle
Conejo Valley Unified Building Momentum
21.1%Developing
40/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 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 Newbury Park

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.

Newbury Park Adventist Academy
Pentecostal · Grades 9-12 · 130 students
12:1Private
Conejo Adventist Elementary School
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 122 students
16:1Private
School of Science Technology Engineering and Math
Nonsectarian · Grades 7-10 · 3 students
2:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Newbury Park

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 Newbury Park good?
Newbury Park's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.2/100, which is 19.5 points above the state average. 41.5% 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 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 63.2/100 — 19.5 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 41.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.3% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Newbury Park?
Newbury Park has 6 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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