Conejo Valley Unified School District
School District · Newbury Park, California
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
26
17 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
26
17 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Evaluating Conejo Valley Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Conejo Valley Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Banyan Elementary
Newbury Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wildwood Elementary
Thousand Oaks · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis
Newbury Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#168 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,117
$1,530 vs California median
District size
15,999 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Conejo Valley Unified ranks #168 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Conejo Valley Unified's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Banyan Elementary (9.3/10), Wildwood Elementary (9.0/10), and Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Conejo Valley Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Conejo Valley Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Conejo Valley Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banyan Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Wildwood Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Weathersfield Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Cypress Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Ladera Stars Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Lang Ranch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Sycamore Canyon | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Westlake Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Los Cerritos Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Conejo Valley Unified
Conejo Valley Unified is a Newbury Park, California school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 15,999 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. The district invests $16,117 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Conejo Valley Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Banyan Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Conejo Valley Unified students show an average math proficiency of 58.9% and ELA proficiency of 64.6%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Conejo Valley Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Conejo Valley Unified with test data.
Schools in Conejo Valley Unified
26 schools Elementary Schools 17
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Newbury Park
- Total Enrollment
- 15,999
- Teachers (FTE)
- 762
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Conejo Valley Unified?
Conejo Valley Unified has 26 schools in total — 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Conejo Valley Unified?
The average composite rating for Conejo Valley Unified is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Conejo Valley Unified?
Conejo Valley Unified spends $16,117 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Conejo Valley Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Conejo Valley Unified is 21:1.
What is the top-rated school in Conejo Valley Unified?
Banyan Elementary is the highest-rated school in Conejo Valley Unified with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Conejo Valley Unified?
Across schools in Conejo Valley Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Conejo Valley Unified compare to other districts in California?
Conejo Valley Unified has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.6%
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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.
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