Schools in 93003 — Ventura, California: 93003 schools average near the state. The 44.7-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
93003 has 13 ranked schools in Ventura, averaging a Scope Score of 42.5/100 — within 1.3 points of the state average of 41.1 (a state average weighted to 93003's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 28.9 to 73.6, a 44.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 93003 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Foothill Technology High with a Scope Score of 74 and 39.6% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 93003's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +76 scale-score points across 8 schools in 93003 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93003 averages 18.4%, near the state average of 18.7%, weighted to 93003's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93003 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93003 | Ventura | — | 13 | 42.5/100 | — |
| 93004 | Ventura | 3.2 | 4 | 34.8/100 | -7.6 |
| 93001 | Ventura | 3.4 | 8 | 40.2/100 | -2.2 |
| 93036 | Oxnard | 4.4 | 12 | 31.0/100 | -11.5 |
| 93030 | Oxnard | 5.4 | 12 | 28.3/100 | -14.2 |
| 93035 | Oxnard | 6.1 | 4 | 34.0/100 | -8.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93003
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93003 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 93003
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (9)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mound Elementary Ventura Unified Culture First | 33.6% | Strong 57/100 |
| 2 | Poinsettia Elementary Ventura Unified Growth Engine | 27.7% | Strong 51/100 |
| 3 | Loma Vista Elementary Ventura Unified Culture First | 34.1% | Strong 49/100 |
| 4 | Portola Elementary Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 27.2% | Solid 43/100 |
| 5 | Golden Valley Charter Mesa Union Elementary Culture First | 14.2% | Developing 35/100 |
| 6 | Montalvo Elementary Ventura Unified Culture First | 17.4% | Developing 34/100 |
| 7 | Will Rogers Elementary Ventura Unified Culture First | 18.2% | Developing 33/100 |
| 8 | Lemon Grove Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 14.6% | Developing 32/100 |
| 9 | Elmhurst Elementary Ventura Unified On the Rise | 8.6% | Developing 31/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balboa Middle Ventura Unified On the Rise | 17.2% | Solid 40/100 |
| 2 | Anacapa Middle Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 14.8% | Developing 36/100 |
High Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foothill Technology High Ventura Unified Strong All-Around | 39.6% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Buena High Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 51/100 |
| 3 | Pacific High Ventura Unified continuation high school | 2.5% | Strong 29/100 · 77th in class |
Schools in 93003 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.
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