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Elementary Schools in Ventura, California

Near Average2024–25 data25 schools · avg 44.9/100

Ventura, California has 25 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.9/100 — 1.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Foothill Technology High at 75/100, where 39.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Ventura schools average 19.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.4% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
51.5
23.2 – 74.7
Avg Exceeded %
19.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
25
With Scope Scores

How Ventura schools compare

Ventura's 25 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.9 — 1.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.2 to 74.7, a 51.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Foothill Technology High with a Scope Score of 75 and 39.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Ventura averages 18.4%, which is near 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 Ventura

5 Culture First4 Strong All-Around16 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Ventura ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Foothill Technology High
Ventura Unified Strong All-Around
39.6%Strong
75/100
2Pierpont Elementary
Ventura Unified Strong All-Around
34.9%Solid
62/100
3Mound Elementary
Ventura Unified Strong All-Around
33.6%Solid
61/100
4Ventura High
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
21.6%Solid
61/100
5El Camino High
Ventura Unified Strong All-Around
27.9%Solid
58/100
6Poinsettia Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
27.7%Solid
54/100
7Loma Vista Elementary
Ventura Unified Culture First
34.1%Solid
54/100
8Buena High
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
13.9%Solid
51/100
9Cabrillo Middle
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
23.2%Solid
51/100
10Portola Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
27.2%Developing
48/100
11Junipero Serra Elementary
Ventura Unified Culture First
19.3%Developing
47/100
12Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
17.6%Developing
42/100
13Balboa Middle
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
17.2%Developing
41/100
14De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
41/100
15Will Rogers Elementary
Ventura Unified Culture First
18.2%Developing
39/100
16Anacapa Middle
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
14.8%Developing
38/100
17Montalvo Elementary
Ventura Unified Culture First
17.4%Developing
38/100
18Juanamaria Elementary
Ventura Unified Culture First
15.2%Developing
38/100
19Elmhurst Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Developing
36/100
20Citrus Glen Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
14.0%Developing
34/100
21Lemon Grove
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
34/100
22Lincoln Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
33/100
23E. P. Foster Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Developing
33/100
24Pacific High
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
29/100
25Sheridan Way Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
23/100

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 Ventura

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.

Ventura Missionary School
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 400 students
17:1Private
St. Bonaventure High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 378 students
19:1Private
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 226 students
17:1Private
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 199 students
21:1Private
City Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 179 students
17:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ventura

  • 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 Ventura good?
Ventura's 25 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.9/100, which is 1.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. 19.4% 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 Ventura?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Ventura is Foothill Technology High with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 39.6% 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 Ventura schools compare to the state average?
Ventura elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.2 points near). The exceeded rate averages 19.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.2 to 74.7, a 51.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Ventura?
Ventura has 25 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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