Best Schools in Thousand Oaks, California
33 schools · 18 Elementary · 3 Middle · 6 High · 6 Other
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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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Lang Ranch
Elementary · Conejo Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Madrona Elementary
Elementary · Conejo Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning
Elementary · Conejo Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Thousand Oaks for 2026 are Lang Ranch (9.1/10), Madrona Elementary (8.5/10), and Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning (8.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 20 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
33
20 public · 13 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$1,098,000
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
33
20 public · 13 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$1,098,000
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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.
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 (Top 10 of 20 rated schools; 33 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lang Ranch | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Madrona Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Los Cerritos Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Century Academy | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Weathersfield Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Compass Charter Schools of San Diego | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Thousand Oaks High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Compass Charter School of Yolo | 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
- 6.3/10
- 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%
25% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Thousand Oaks compares
California rank
#330 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.0
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$131k
131% of California median
Schools in this city
28
Conejo Valley Unified runs 75% of Thousand Oaks's public schools
Thousand Oaks touches 6 districts, but Conejo Valley Unified is the one most addresses actually attend.
Conejo Valley Unified accounts for 15 of 20 public schools (75%). The other 5 districts hold the remaining 5.
Among 20 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.5 to 9.1 — the spread is inside Thousand Oaks, not a citywide average.
5 of the 20 public schools are charters (25%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Conejo Valley Unified15 public · 75%
- Bridges Charter District1 public · 5%
- Compass Charter School of Yolo District1 public · 5%
- Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles District1 public · 5%
- Compass Charter Schools of San Diego District1 public · 5%
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.
Elementary Schools
18 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 677 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 261 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 369 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 4 | 400 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 |
| 5 | 440 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 |
| 6 | 327 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 379 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 |
| 8 | 378 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 |
| 9 | 288 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 |
| 10 | 251 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 |
Show all 18 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.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 720 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 796 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 3 | 653 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,728 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 2 | 82 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | La Reina High SchoolPrivate 272 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate 40 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 13 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Malibu Cove PrivatePrivate 309 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 230 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 790 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 706 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 4 | 956 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.6 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Hillcrest Christian SchoolPrivate 416 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | First Baptist AcademyPrivate 18 students · Kindergarten–9th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, California · 33 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
- 18
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 6
- Other
- 6
Resources
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
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Common questions about schools in Thousand Oaks, California
How many schools are in Thousand Oaks, California?
Thousand Oaks has 33 schools, including 20 public and 13 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 6.3 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 Thousand Oaks, California?
The top-ranked school in Thousand Oaks on MySchoolScout is Lang Ranch with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Thousand Oaks, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Thousand Oaks on MySchoolScout is Lang Ranch with a composite score of 9.1/10.
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 8.3/10.
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 6.4/10.
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 13 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Paschal Baylon School with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Thousand Oaks, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Thousand Oaks is 17.3:1. 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.
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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.