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Best Ventura Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,987 students in Ventura, CA (there are 27 public schools, serving 15,006 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Ventura, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Ventura, CA include St. Bonaventure High School, Our Lady Of The Assumption School, and Ventura Missionary School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private schools in Ventura, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Ventura Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
211 E Main St
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-1500
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
(Catholic)
3169 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-7198
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
St. Bonaventure High School
St. Bonaventure High School Photo
(Catholic)
3167 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-6836
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ventura Missionary School
(3)
500 High Point Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-9515
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Buena Ventura KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
1197 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 339-9363
Gr: NS-PK
Children R Us Child Development
Daycare / Preschool
1083 Scandia Ave
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 647-5437
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students Tuition listed
City Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
6360 Telephone Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 658-2900
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Coastline Bible Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
426 S Mills Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-1562
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Goldenwest Montessori Schools
Montessori School
1239 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-1437
Gr: PK-2 | 11 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
10770 Henderson Rd
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 647-6174
Gr: K-8 | 234 students
St. Augustine Academy
(Catholic)
130 S. Wells Road
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0411
Gr: K-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Solimar Academy
Solimar Academy Photo
Alternative School
Oliver Ave
Ventura, CA 93001
(661) 433-7809
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Ventura Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1000 N Ventura Ave
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-3387
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Ventura County Christian School
(Christian)
(4)
96 Macmillan Ave
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-0187
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Ventura Montessori School
Montessori School
38 Teloma Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-9567
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Ventura, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3290 Loma Vista Road
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-5650
Gr: K-8
5415 Ralston St
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-8170
Gr: K-8 | 269 students

Overview

This Town (Ventura)
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,987 Students
665,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
136 Teachers
55,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,136
$18,026
Average % on Financial Aid
2%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.74
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
158 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
504 Students
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
16%
# Black Students
142 Students
30,465 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
835 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
41%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
326 Students
190,007 Students
% of Others Students
16%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ventura, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Ventura, CA include St. Bonaventure High School, Our Lady Of The Assumption School, and Ventura Missionary School.
How many private schools are located in Ventura?
15 private schools are located in Ventura.
How diverse are private schools in Ventura?
Ventura private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Ventura go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Ventura are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ventura?
67% of private schools in Ventura are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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