2023 Best Elementary Schools in Ventura County

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Ventura County.

Ojai Valley School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

OJAI, CA,

PK, K-12,

26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our family has been a part of the OVS community for about two years and we have been very happy with our child's experience. In addition to fostering a sense of community, the variety within OVS's....

Read 26 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 296,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Ventura County.

Oak Grove School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

OJAI, CA,

PK, K-12,

33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says So fortunate to be at a school like OGS, and to be living in beautiful Ojai! Previously living in Venice/Santa Monica area and were ready to raise our boys in a smaller community, but still wanting....

Read 33 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 238,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Red Oak Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Oak Park Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 589,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Brookside Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Oak Park Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 512,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

THOUSAND OAKS, CA,

K-5,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I find it disheartening to see a one star review for MATES on this site. As the 1 star review parent notes, MATES is a Charter School run independently from the District. As such, the Administration...The MATES mission statement is: Instituting a vision that welcomes innovation, honors the past, transforms the future, commands achievement, and empowers all children through the Arts and Technology.....

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 409,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

EARTHS Magnet School

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Wonderful school, great teachers, parents, students & staff. Students learn a lot, few discipline issues, clean campus, a lit of enrichment activities..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 488,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Oak Hills Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Oak Park Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says They are well invested in technology which proved extremely useful and helpful during distance learning..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 491,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Lang Ranch

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 666,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Santa Clara Elementary School

Public School,

SANTA PAULA, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 55,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Wildwood Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 374,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Sycamore Canyon

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-8,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says As someone who went through the entire K-8 system offered, the school is great for preparing children for the future. Everything is wonderful from the academics, diversity (for what a majority white....

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,006,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Westlake Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We love WLE! The teachers we’ve had so far are attentive and care about the progress of each student, not the “always strive for straight As and winning contests.” The teachers care about taking the...My daughter did STEM, ample art and motor skills projects, music, and PE in TK. Kinder saw music, STEM, art, and more. I volunteer weekly, and I see the growth the kids are making. It’s wonderful to...The entire school focuses on character building not just academics..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 466,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Weathersfield Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 315,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Cypress Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 266,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 27 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Mound Elementary School

Ventura Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 555,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Vista Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Simi Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 615,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Westlake Hills Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 424,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Oak Park Independent

Blue checkmark.

Oak Park Unified School District, CA,

K-12,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says OPIS is an amazing school. The courses are challenging, interactive and focus on real-world issues. The teachers are very kind and compassionate. They offer to help students not only with schoolwork,... I love how flexible the courses are and how much room there is for making the courses fit your needs. At oak Park Independent School students are encouraged to grow, learn, and become the most....

Read 14 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 288,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 29 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Banyan Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 404,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Aspen Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 302,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Ladera STARS Academy

Blue checkmark.

Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 274,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Ventura Charter School of Arts & Global Education

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

VENTURA, CA,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says My experience at VCS was outstanding. I went there from 7th to 8th grade and it was one of my best schooling I've gotten. The teachers are amazing and the people too. Everyone is always helpful and....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 432,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Walnut Canyon Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Moorpark Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Teachers are all around amazing, nice campus, huge/clean theater(300 seats). The only thing that I think that is not good about the school is that the campus aids are not that nice. Also even....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 408,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School

Blue checkmark.

Pleasant Valley School District, CA,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I think that my experience with Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School was overall very good. The teaching was great and I believe that they helped ready me for high school and beyond. The school was....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 531,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ventura County.

La Mariposa

Blue checkmark.

Pleasant Valley School District, CA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This school is beyond great. Teachers really show up for your kids, and you will see your child soar. I like this school because my kids are happy they learn and are being taught new activities and....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 517,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,