Best Schools in Calabasas, California
15 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 6 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Calabasas?
Use this page to compare every school in Calabasas by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Round Meadow Elementary
Elementary · Las Virgenes Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Chaparral Elementary
Elementary · Las Virgenes Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Arthur E. Wright Middle
Middle · Las Virgenes Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Calabasas for 2026 are Round Meadow Elementary (7.9/10), Chaparral Elementary (7.8/10), and Arthur E. Wright Middle (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
15
8 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$1,674,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
15
8 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$1,674,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.4/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Calabasas schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Calabasas schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Calabasas
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Round Meadow Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Chaparral Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Arthur E. Wright Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Lupin Hill Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Viewpoint School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Qualia the School for Deeper Learning | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Calabasas High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Alice C. Stelle Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Bay Laurel Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $167,470
- Median home value
- $1,674,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
27% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Calabasas compares
California rank
#308 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$167k
168% of California median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Calabasas, California
Calabasas runs a compact public school system with eight ranked schools and a notably tight performance range. The city average sits at 7.3 out of 10, and 62% of schools — five of the eight — score 7 or above. That concentration at the top end means most families in Calabasas land at a strong school regardless of which neighborhood they're in.
Arthur E. Wright Middle School leads the city with an 8.5 rating, the highest of any ranked school. For families with middle grade students, that score signals a genuinely competitive academic environment. On the elementary side, Round Meadow Elementary scores 8.3, matching Wright's caliber at the grade school level. Lupin Hill Elementary (7.7) and Bay Laurel Elementary (7.4) both hold their own, giving the city three elementary schools above the city average. Calabasas High School rounds out the picture at 7.4 — equal to Bay Laurel and enough to maintain momentum for students moving up from the district's stronger feeder schools.
What sets Calabasas apart from similarly sized cities is how little performance drops off outside the top school. The spread between the number one school (8.5) and the city average (7.3) is 1.2 points. That's a narrow range. Parents don't have to chase a specific address to access quality — the floor here is high enough that a middle-of-the-road assignment still lands in a school scoring above average.
For parents with younger children, the elementary tier deserves a close look first. Round Meadow, Lupin Hill, and Bay Laurel all feed toward Arthur E. Wright and Calabasas High. Starting at any of these three puts students on a consistent track through the entire K–12 pipeline. The main variable to sort out is which elementary zone fits your address — not whether you can find a good school.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 489 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 599 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 445 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 4 | 484 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 5 | 30 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.7 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Montessori of Calabasas
Private
15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 638 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 760 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,721 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 39 students · 6th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 2 | Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles
Private
58 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 3 | 66 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Viewpoint School
Private
1,131 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles
Private
71 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viewpoint School
Private
1,118 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.5 |
Schools in Calabasas
Calabasas, California · 15 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$167,470
Median Home Value
$1,674,900
Median Rent
$3,011/mo
Population
26,205
College Educated
71%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Community Profile
Calabasas has a median household income of $167,470. It is a well-educated community where 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,674,900, with a median rent of $3,011/month. The local poverty rate of 9.1% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 6
- Other
- 1
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Calabasas, California
How many schools are in Calabasas, California?
Calabasas has 15 schools, including 8 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Calabasas, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Calabasas is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Calabasas, California?
The top-ranked school in Calabasas on MySchoolScout is Round Meadow Elementary with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Calabasas, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Calabasas on MySchoolScout is Round Meadow Elementary with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Calabasas, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Calabasas on MySchoolScout is Arthur E. Wright Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best high school in Calabasas, California?
The top-ranked high school in Calabasas on MySchoolScout is Qualia the School for Deeper Learning with a composite score of 6.4/10.
How many school districts serve Calabasas, California?
Calabasas is served by 1 school district: Las Virgenes Unified.
What is the education level in Calabasas, California?
According to Census data, 71% of adults in Calabasas have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Calabasas, California?
The median household income in Calabasas is approximately $167,470 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Calabasas, California?
Yes, Calabasas has 7 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Viewpoint School with a score of 6.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calabasas, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Calabasas is 16.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Calabasas, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.