Best Schools in Simi Valley, California
60 schools · 32 Elementary · 3 Middle · 12 High · 13 Other
Choosing a school in Simi Valley?
Use this page to compare every school in Simi Valley by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Santa Susana High
High · Simi Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Phoenix Ranch West
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Iq Academy California-los Angeles
Other · Iq Academy California-los Angeles District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Simi Valley for 2026 are Santa Susana High (7.6/10), Phoenix Ranch West (7.4/10), and Iq Academy California-los Angeles (7.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 48 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
60
40 public · 20 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$752,850
home value · ACS
Districts
14
serving the city
Schools
60
40 public · 20 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$752,850
home value · ACS
Districts
14
serving the city
Rates 7.1/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Simi Valley schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Simi Valley schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Simi Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (48 of 60). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Susana High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Phoenix Ranch West | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Iq Academy California-los Angeles | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Vista Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Hollow Hills Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Phoenix Ranch School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Township Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Hillside Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Royal High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Grace Brethren JR SR High School | 6.2 / 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
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $118,962
- Median home value
- $752,850
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
8% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Simi Valley compares
California rank
#501 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$119k
119% of California median
Schools in this city
48
Education Snapshot
Simi Valley, CaliforniaSimi Valley's 60 schools across 14 districts enroll approximately 40,186 students, with the grade-level mix weighted toward elementary: 32 elementary campuses versus 12 high schools and just 3 dedicated middle schools. Of those 60, 13 are charter schools — more than one in five — expanding family choice across the district landscape. On MySchoolScout's composite scale, the city averages 5.4/10 across 48 rated schools, nearly a full point below California's state average of 6.3/10. That gap stands out because Simi Valley's economic profile sits well above the state norm: the median household income of $121,893 is 16% higher than the California median of $105,206, and 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The income-to-ratings divergence makes per-school due diligence especially important here — economic strength at the city level does not guarantee above-average academic outcomes on the ground.
About Schools in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley's public school system covers 40 ranked schools with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 — a solid mid-range baseline that masks meaningful variation across the city. Parents will find genuine high performers here alongside schools that trail the district average, so location and school assignment matter more than citywide reputation alone.
The upper tier is real and accessible. Ten schools, or 25% of all ranked public schools in Simi Valley, score 7 or higher out of 10. That's a strong concentration of quality options relative to many California cities of comparable size. Garden Grove Elementary leads the city with an 8.3 rating, the highest score among all ranked schools here. Madera Elementary (7.8), Justin Elementary (7.6), Crestview Elementary (7.4), and Mountain View Elementary (7.2) round out the top five, all elementary schools clustered within a point and a half of each other. The consistency at the top suggests the district's strongest elementary programs are genuinely competitive, not outliers.
The elementary level is where Simi Valley's performance story is clearest. All five top-rated schools are elementary schools, giving families with younger children the most straightforward path to high-scoring options. Parents of middle and high school students will want to dig into individual school data rather than relying on the city average, since the 5.8 mean reflects a wider spread of performance below the top quartile.
Practically speaking, parents researching Simi Valley should start by identifying which schools serve their specific address, then compare those assignments against the city's top-performers list. If a top-tier elementary is not your default assignment, understanding the district's open enrollment or inter-district transfer policies is worth the time. The fact that 10 schools clear the 7-point threshold means families who do their homework have real choices. Use school-level scores, proficiency rates, and any available trend data to pressure-test whether a high rating reflects sustained performance or a single strong year.
Elementary Schools
32 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 613 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.0 |
| 2 | 645 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 554 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.4 |
| 4 | 248 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.1 |
| 5 | 269 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.0 |
| 6 | 368 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.9 |
| 7 | 455 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 |
| 8 | 310 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.4 |
| 9 | 314 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.2 |
| 10 | 488 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.9 |
Show all 32 elementary schools in Simi Valley
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 964 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 2 | 1,212 students · 6th–8th | 4.4 |
| 3 | 707 students · 6th–8th | 4.0 |
High Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,002 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | 1,933 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 3 | 1,921 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 4 | 110 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 5 | 370 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 | ||
| Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Grace Brethren JR SR High School
Private
333 students · 7th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 2 | St. Anne's Academy
Private
8 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 3 | Iq La Academy
Private
1,289 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 10 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 5 | Equip Christian Academy
Private
12 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
Show all 12 high schools in Simi Valley
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,429 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 1,063 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.0 |
| 3 | 5,700 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.8 |
| 4 | 575 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.8 |
| 5 | 3,680 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.7 |
| 6 | 1,467 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.6 |
| 7 | 2,918 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.6 |
| 8 | 261 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.5 |
| 9 | 1,247 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.4 |
| 10 | 1,432 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.3 |
Show all 13 other schools in Simi Valley
Schools in Simi Valley
Simi Valley, California · 60 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$118,962
Median Home Value
$752,850
Median Rent
$2,499/mo
Population
128,695
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Community Profile
Simi Valley has a median household income of $118,962. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $752,850, with a median rent of $2,499/month. The local poverty rate of 6.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 32
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 12
- Other
- 13
Resources
School Districts (14)
Insight @ San Diego District
1 school · 158 students
California Virtual Academy at Fresno District
1 school · 1,432 students
California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles District
1 school · 5,700 students
Insight School of California District
1 school · 370 students
California Virtual Academy San Mateo District
1 school · 1,063 students
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego District
1 school · 3,680 students
California Virtual Academy at Sutter District
1 school · 1,467 students
California Virtual Academy at Kings District
1 school · 575 students
iQ Academy California-Los Angeles District
1 school · 1,429 students
California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin District
1 school · 2,918 students
Insight @ San Joaquin District
1 school · 261 students
California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma District
1 school · 873 students
California Virtual Academy at Maricopa District
1 school · 1,247 students
Simi Valley Unified
27 schools · 15,677 students
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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.
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Common questions about schools in Simi Valley, California
How many schools are in Simi Valley, California?
Simi Valley has 60 schools, including 40 public and 20 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Simi Valley, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Simi Valley is 5.4 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 Simi Valley, California?
The top-ranked school in Simi Valley on MySchoolScout is Santa Susana High with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Simi Valley, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Simi Valley on MySchoolScout is Phoenix Ranch West with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Simi Valley, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Simi Valley on MySchoolScout is Hillside Middle with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best high school in Simi Valley, California?
The top-ranked high school in Simi Valley on MySchoolScout is Santa Susana High with a composite score of 7.6/10.
How many school districts serve Simi Valley, California?
Simi Valley is served by 14 school districts: Insight @ San Diego District, California Virtual Academy at Fresno District, California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles District, Insight School of California District, California Virtual Academy San Mateo District, California Virtual Academy @ San Diego District, California Virtual Academy at Sutter District, California Virtual Academy at Kings District, Iq Academy California-los Angeles District, California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin District, Insight @ San Joaquin District, California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma District, California Virtual Academy at Maricopa District, Simi Valley Unified.
What is the education level in Simi Valley, California?
According to Census data, 37% of adults in Simi Valley have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Simi Valley, California?
The median household income in Simi Valley is approximately $118,962 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Simi Valley, California?
Yes, Simi Valley has 20 private schools alongside 40 public schools. The top-rated private school is Phoenix Ranch West with a score of 7.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Simi Valley, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Simi Valley is 20.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Simi Valley, 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.