6.4 avg / 10

Best Schools in Thousand Oaks, California

35 schools · 23 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 6 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 20

Private: 15

Districts: 6

Avg Rating: 6.4/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Thousand Oaks by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Conejo Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Thousand Oaks for 2026 are Wildwood Elementary (9.0/10), Weathersfield Elementary (8.7/10), and Ladera Stars Academy (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 27 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.

Best value · beats the odds

Ladera Stars Academy

Rates 8.4/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Thousand Oaks schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning

STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Thousand Oaks schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Thousand Oaks

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (27 of 35). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Wildwood Elementary	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	97th
2	Weathersfield Elementary	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	94th
3	Ladera Stars Academy	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	90th
4	Lang Ranch	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	89th
5	Los Cerritos Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	+0.5	80th
6	Aspen Elementary	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	74th
7	Century Academy	7.4 / 10	Other	+0.3	72th
8	Bridges Charter	7.3 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	70th
9	Compass Charter Schools of San Diego	6.8 / 10	Other	+0.8	60th
10	Thousand Oaks High	6.8 / 10	High	-0.4	59th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.4/10
Median household income: $130,774
Median home value: $1,098,000
Bachelor's degree or higher: 53%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 70%

How Thousand Oaks compares

California rank

#282 of 597

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.1

above California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$131k

131% of California median

Schools in this city

27

About Schools in Thousand Oaks, California

Thousand Oaks runs 20 ranked public schools, spanning elementary through high school. The city's average school score lands at 6.8 out of 10 — a solid baseline that climbs sharply at the top. Eleven of those 20 schools, 55%, score 7 or higher, meaning more than half the system clears a threshold many metro areas struggle to reach. Parents here aren't choosing between one strong school and a field of weak ones; they're navigating a landscape where above-average performance is genuinely common.

The elementary tier drives the city's strongest results. Wildwood Elementary leads all 20 ranked schools at 9.2 out of 10. Aspen Elementary and Ladera STARS Academy both score 8.4, and Weathersfield Elementary follows at 8.2. Four elementary schools clearing 8.0 signals consistent performance at that grade level — not one flagship pulling up a weaker cohort.

The middle school picture has a clear anchor. Colina Middle scores 7.6 out of 10, well above the city average and a strong on-ramp to the secondary years. Parents tracking an elementary-to-middle pathway from Wildwood, Aspen, or Weathersfield will want to verify feeder-school assignments directly with the district — attendance boundaries determine which middle school a student can access, and those lines don't always follow neighborhood geography.

For families comparing Thousand Oaks to neighboring cities, the 55% rate of schools scoring 7+ is the number that matters most. Strong performance here isn't concentrated in a single attendance zone — it's distributed across more than half the system. The practical move: start with the school assigned to your address, check its score and grade-level offerings, then investigate whether open enrollment options open access to higher-ranked schools outside your zone. With 11 schools clearing 7.0 and a top score of 9.2, the ceiling in Thousand Oaks is high, and the floor holds up considerably better than average.

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Elementary Schools

23 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Wildwood Elementary 379 students · Kindergarten–5th	379	Kindergarten–5th	9.0
2	Weathersfield Elementary 440 students · Kindergarten–5th	440	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
3	Ladera Stars Academy 327 students · Kindergarten–5th	327	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
4	Lang Ranch 677 students · Kindergarten–5th	677	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
5	Aspen Elementary 288 students · Kindergarten–5th	288	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
6	Bridges Charter 378 students · Kindergarten–8th	378	Kindergarten–8th	7.3
7	Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary 400 students · Kindergarten–5th	400	Kindergarten–5th	6.5
8	Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning 369 students · Kindergarten–5th	369	Kindergarten–5th	5.3
9	Glenwood Elementary 225 students · Kindergarten–5th	225	Kindergarten–5th	4.9
10	Madrona Elementary 261 students · Kindergarten–5th	261	Kindergarten–5th	4.8

Show all 23 elementary schools in Thousand Oaks

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language Immersion St Patrick's Episcopal Day School Private St Patricks Episcopal Day School Private Revo Academy Private St Paschal Baylon School Private Ascension Lutheran School Private Bethany Christian School Private Revo Academy Private St. Paschal Baylon Elementary Private Ascension Lutheran Private Carden Conejo School Private St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School Private Honey Tree Early Childhood Center Private

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Los Cerritos Middle 720 students · 6th–8th	720	6th–8th	7.8
2	Colina Middle 796 students · 6th–8th	796	6th–8th	6.2
3	Redwood Middle 653 students · 6th–8th	653	6th–8th	6.0

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Thousand Oaks High 1,728 students · 9th–12th	1,728	9th–12th	6.8
2	Conejo Valley High (continuation) 82 students · 9th–12th	82	9th–12th	5.3
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	Malibu Cove Private Private 83 students · Kindergarten–12th	83	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Century Academy 230 students · Kindergarten–12th	230	Kindergarten–12th	7.4
2	Compass Charter Schools of San Diego 790 students · Kindergarten–12th	790	Kindergarten–12th	6.8
3	Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles 956 students · Kindergarten–12th	956	Kindergarten–12th	6.2
4	Compass Charter School of Yolo 706 students · Kindergarten–12th	706	Kindergarten–12th	5.7
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Hillcrest Christian School Private 408 students · Pre-K–12th	408	Pre-K–12th	6.6
2	First Baptist Academy Private 23 students · Kindergarten–11th	23	Kindergarten–11th	—

Schools in Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, California · 35 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes

Median Income

$130,774

Median Home Value

$1,098,000

Median Rent

$2,633/mo

Population

97,248

College Educated

53%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Community Profile

Thousand Oaks has a median household income of $130,774. It is a well-educated community where 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,098,000, with a median rent of $2,633/month. The local poverty rate of 8.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: California
Elementary: 23
Middle: 3
High: 3
Other: 6

Resources

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School Districts (6)

Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District

1 school · 400 students

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego District

1 school · 790 students

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles District

1 school · 956 students

BRIDGES Charter District

1 school · 378 students

Compass Charter School of Yolo District

1 school · 706 students

Conejo Valley Unified

27 schools · 15,999 students

Nearby Cities

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Agoura Hills (2 schools)

6 mi

Lancaster (2 schools)

8 mi

Agoura (7 schools)

7 mi

Simi Valley (60 schools)

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Calabasas (15 schools)

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Fillmore (7 schools)

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West Hills (20 schools)

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Other Major Cities in California

Top metros statewide by school count.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Thousand Oaks, California

How many schools are in Thousand Oaks, California?

Thousand Oaks has 35 schools, including 20 public and 15 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Thousand Oaks, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Thousand Oaks is 6.4 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 Thousand Oaks, California?

The top-ranked school in Thousand Oaks on MySchoolScout is Wildwood Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Thousand Oaks, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Thousand Oaks on MySchoolScout is Wildwood Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Thousand Oaks, California?

The top-ranked middle school in Thousand Oaks on MySchoolScout is Los Cerritos Middle with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best high school in Thousand Oaks, California?

The top-ranked high school in Thousand Oaks on MySchoolScout is Thousand Oaks High with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Thousand Oaks, California?

Thousand Oaks is served by 6 school districts: Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego District, Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles District, Bridges Charter District, Compass Charter School of Yolo District, Conejo Valley Unified.

What is the education level in Thousand Oaks, California?

According to Census data, 53% of adults in Thousand Oaks have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Thousand Oaks, California?

The median household income in Thousand Oaks is approximately $130,774 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Thousand Oaks, California?

Yes, Thousand Oaks has 15 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Patrick's Episcopal Day School with a score of 6.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Thousand Oaks, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Thousand Oaks is 16.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Thousand Oaks, 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.