2022 Best Middle Schools in Ventura County

La Reina High School and Middle School

• Private School
• THOUSAND OAKS, CA
• 6-12
• Rating 4.31 out of 5  96 reviews

Parent: I was so worried about the transition from elementary to middle school for our daughters, and we decided to take a tour of a few schools in the Conejo Valley. We were so impressed by La Reina, the programs they have to offer for young ladies, the academic support, and the staff that welcomed us. Admittedly, I wanted our daughters to attend a co-ed school, but we fell in love with the school when we visited that we decided to take a chance. I'm so glad we did! Our girls have really LOVED their teachers, what their learning, and the sisterhood that is fostered at the school with all the girls. I'm looking forward to watching them grow into confident, independent young woman at La Reina...Read 96 Reviews

• grade A+

• 400 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ojai Valley School

• Private School
• OJAI, CA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.53 out of 5  17 reviews

Parent: My three children attend OVS so as a parent I have gotten to experience every grade at the lower campus and I could not be happier with the education, environment and staff! My children have absolutely flourished there. They are very confident public speakers because of all the opportunities (beginning as early as PreK) to stand up and lead. ...They have a love of camping and hiking and have become mini survivalists from all the camping trips they've participated in. They have met and made friends from all over the world and become better citizens because of it.I am beyond pleased with my children's education and I do not have enough words of praise for the teachers who quite literally devote their lives to this school. The teachers go so far above and beyond for their students that I can only describe their commitment to them as more of a parental role...Read 17 Reviews

• grade A+

• 287 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oak Grove School

• Private School
• OJAI, CA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.72 out of 5  32 reviews

Parent: 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 to be close to friends and family in LA. We have found such an amazing community of parents, teachers, and for us and our two boys, and we all made close friends quickly. Oak Grove School really focuses on the heart and soul of what it is to become a comfortable creative and competent human. It all happens on one of the most beautiful campuses ever. Our boys love having little buddies and buddies in the high school. The students in the high school boarding program include international students to the mix of really interesting and cool high school kids. We feel reassured by what we see happening in junior high and high school that our boys are going to have a super positive experience. The boys are thriving academically, and it feels like our whole family is flourishing at Oak Grove...Read 32 Reviews

• grade A+

• 238 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Medea Creek Middle School

• Oak Park Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: I really like Medea Creek Middle School because all the teachers and students are very welcoming. I feel better at this school because the food is actually the best you can get for a public middle school. They also have the best academics in our county (Ventura County.) I highly recommend it for any 5 graders going to 6th grade, or middle school. I moved from being the best student in my class in Simi Valley (Wood Ranch Elementary) when I was going into the first grade and turned into being a very low skill level when I went to Brookside, which I also highly recommend. After 5th grade, I went to Medea Creek Middle School and found that the academics were very hard or challenging which helped me to where I am now. Please take this information as a welcoming, advising school and a friendly community of students. In view of this situation with what schools are better and what schools, as I will put it, need work, this school is the best you can get for a public middle school...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A

• 1,082 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sycamore Canyon

• Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA
• K-8
• Rating 3.42 out of 5  12 reviews

Alum: 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 area would be able to offer) and the teachers leave a tremendous impact on the kids. The one drawback is the faculty as they seem to be incompetent from time to time. Overall it was great growing up and meeting some terrific people throughout my time at Sycamore Canyon!...Read 12 Reviews

• grade A

• 1,143 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Los Cerritos Middle School

• Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: Academics, Teachers, and Clubs are all great! Really enjoyed my time here and think its one of the best middle schools!Read 3 Reviews

• grade A

• 959 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Colina Middle School

• Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA
• 6-8

• grade A

• 939 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arroyo Seco Junior High School

• William S. Hart Union High School District, CA
• 7-8
• Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Freshman: Arroyo Seco Jr High is a pretty good school compared to others. The teachers were all incredibly nice and supportive. They all knew what they were doing, and what different techniques helped kids learn more efficiently. I did not think it was to bad a place to be, but now that I am in high school, I see how strict they are with everything. We had counselors, but they never really did anything to get us ready to think about college. The campus is predominantly white, as is the town Arroyo Seco is in...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A

• 1,298 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oak Park Independent

• Oak Park Unified School District, CA
• K-12
• Rating 4.43 out of 5  14 reviews

Junior: 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, but also with issues they may be facing at home. Students are held to a high educational and behavioral standard at OPIS... 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 authentic versions of themselves...Read 14 Reviews

• grade A

• 171 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sequoia Middle School

• Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: My daughter attended this school, and she loved it. Now she studies in another school because we relocated to the neighbor town; however, she misses Sequoia Middle School. It is a great friendly atmosphere there. The daughter told me a lot of good things about many teachers in this school. I would recommend this school for your child if you want your child will be in place with good people...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A

• 956 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Redwood Middle School

• Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Sophomore: It was very focused on education, arts, and sports; my experience there was wonderful. The Band program is amazing and same with the choir program. The best area of education at this school is definetly, math, history, science, and English, the teachers are very committed and willing to help on all levels, and to massive extents. In sixth grade when a friend of my was not prepared for a said quiz, the teacher said she could do it at a later date with no problem whatsoever. Coming into middle school was freightening yet exciting and to have teachers be willing to help you and be flexiable is somthing I look for in a school...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• 773 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ventura Charter School of Arts & Global Education

• Public School
• VENTURA, CA
• K-8
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: 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 they actually care about you. When going to school, I felt like VCS was another home for me...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• 438 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School

• Pleasant Valley School District, CA
• K-8
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: 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 safe and had a homey feeling. There were a lot of rules to keep us in check but some of them were a little over the top...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• 568 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Augustine Academy

• Private School
• VENTURA, CA
• K-12
• Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: It's honestly a fantastic experience. You're in a tight-knit community, surrounded by peers who are looking to receive an education centered on the three pillars: the true, the good, and the beautiful. There are two campuses, and at the 'upper one', the grades range from 4th to 12th, so there is an expectation of maturity, and mentoring. The academics are top-notch, in my two years there I've read Faulkner, Melville, Dante, and O' Connor, to name a few, written a thesis, studied physics in a hand on approach, and lived out history on Classics Day...One of my favorite memories of last year is actually from that day, when a chosen teacher riding on a chariot made by students was pulled across the soccer field by two other teachers as a crowd of students chanted her name. The familial feel, and the uniqueness of the education is wonderful, I'd recommend it to anyone who can attend...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 156 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bridges Charter School

• Public School
• THOUSAND OAKS, CA
• K-8
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: This community at this school is wonderful! All of our children's teachers have really gotten to know our children and have gone above and beyond to make learning meaningful. The students engage in project based learning that is connected to their lives, and the whole community is focused on the development of the whole child. We love this school!...Read 12 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 405 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cabrillo Middle School

• Ventura Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: This school is quite remarkable. Teachers care about the students and want to enrich them so students can succeed in the world. Students are proficient in learning and have a good success rate. The school has a clean and safe learning environment. The staff helps out parents as well. Teachers get involved with the parents by showing what the child/children is/are critical to succeeding in school...Read 1 Review

• grade A minus

• 916 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Las Colinas Middle School

• Pleasant Valley School District, CA
• 6-8

• grade A minus

• 879 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts

• Pleasant Valley School District, CA
• K-8
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Los Primeros is a great school with supportive teachers and faculty. Good diversity and a lots of parent involvement. I would recommend this school to anyone living in Camarillo and doesn’t know which school to send their kid...Read 1 Review

• grade A minus

• 571 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Campus Canyon Elementary School

• Moorpark Unified School District, CA
• K-8
• Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• 611 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hillcrest Christian School

• Private School
• THOUSAND OAKS, CA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.28 out of 5  47 reviews

Niche User: Hi, I am the Mom of 2 HCS Alumni. Both of our sons had an excellent experience at HCS ... both enrolled in Middle School and completed High School. Both had great academic experiences and were well-prepared for University and life. :) Both had great sport experiences at HCS and played sports at the college level, one of our sons played soccer for 4 years at the University. They were also involved in student leadership as well as on the Music Worship Team. The boys were both well prepared as they left HCS. We are SO grateful! I was also a very involved parent ... which was welcomed at every level. God blessed us so much during our years at HCS. We couldn't be more grateful! It was a wise choice for our family for sure! Kathleen Brooks...Read 47 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 405 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hillside Middle School

• Simi Valley Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• Rating 3.4 out of 5  10 reviews

Middle School Student: I am a student at this school, and it is excellent! The staff is so nice, and welcoming. There are lots of electives and high school prep. If you are looking for a school in Simi Valley to send your child, I highly recommend Hillside Middle School!...Read 10 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 1,005 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mesa Verde Middle School

• Moorpark Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: So far Mesa Verde has been a good experience. The teachers I have are very supportive and are very helpful to their students. Mrs. Sutton (8th grade Science) and Mr. Purkiss (8th grade Language) have been really good in preparing the eighth graders for high school and even applying for scholarships and college. Mrs. LaBelle is also a great faculty member. She will talk to students about any of their concerns and is a super kind person. I think my favorite experience at this school has been meeting so many new people through my elective, and having teacher I know will help me if I need it...Read 1 Review

• grade A minus

• 683 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Golden Valley Charter School

• Public School
• VENTURA, CA
• K-12
• Rating 4.67 out of 5  6 reviews

High School Senior: With the excellent support of the amazing teachers and staff, it makes it easy to get information you need for jobs, college, and grants. They specialize in making sure every kid can work independently and at their own pace. They are equipped for students who work differently and make sure each student is getting the help, guidance, and attention they need. My overall experience at this school was wonderful and I would recommend Golden Valley Charter School to anyone!...Read 6 Reviews

• grade B+

• 493 Students
• 31:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sinaloa Middle School

• Simi Valley Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: Sinaloa Middle School was a very friendly and welcoming school. All the teachers and students are caring, friendly, and positive. The classes were very manageable and Sinaloa Middle School dedicated a lot of time and energy to student life. This was in the form of spirit weeks, friendship days, and charitable raffles. Overall, I very much enjoyed my time at Sinaloa Middle School...Read 5 Reviews

• grade B+

• 903 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valley View Middle School

• Simi Valley Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: There are great teachers that keep life interestingRead 3 Reviews

• grade B+

• 1,204 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio