For the 2025 school year, there are 92 private schools serving 24,418 students in Ventura County, CA (there are 238 public schools, serving 147,674 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Ventura County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Ventura County, CA include Oaks Christian School, The Thacher School, and Laurel Springs School.
The average tuition cost is $15,531, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,961.
Top Ranked Ventura County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Gr: K-12 | 2,210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Westlake Village![Fusion Academy Westlake Village Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Westlake Village Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
30700 Russell Ranch Rd., Ste. 175
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(877) 673-8893
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
1 Church Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2304 Antonio Ave
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 389-6581
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 389-6581
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
200 Bethany Ct
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7072
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7072
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 26 students Acceptance rate listed
Grace Elementary School![Grace Elementary School Photo - We love visitors! Book a tour and let us show you what makes Grace School so distinct!]( "Grace Elementary School Photo - We love visitors! Book a tour and let us show you what makes Grace School so distinct!")
(Christian)
1717 Arcane Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-0101
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-0101
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1350 Cherry Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-4667
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-4667
Gr: 7-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Christian School![Hillcrest Christian School Photo]( "Hillcrest Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
449 Wilbur Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7501
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7501
Gr: NS-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
211 E Main St
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-1500
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-1500
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Tuition listed
Mother Of Divine Grace School![Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo]( "Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo")
(Catholic)
407 Bryant Cir Ste C
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Gr: PK-12 | 6,206 students Tuition listed
220 West Lomita Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Gr: PK-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oaks Christian School![Oaks Christian School Photo]( "Oaks Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
31749 La Tienda Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Gr: 4-12 | 1,429 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
(Catholic)
3169 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-7198
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-7198
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Our Redeemer Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
721 Doris Ave
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0619
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0619
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Pleasant Valley Christian School
(Christian)
1101 E Ponderosa Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-2672
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-2672
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5
St. Bonaventure High School![St. Bonaventure High School Photo]( "St. Bonaventure High School Photo")
(Catholic)
3167 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-6836
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-6836
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2534 Ventura Boulevard
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-2611
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-2611
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Paschal Baylon School
(Catholic)
154 E Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-9340
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-9340
Gr: K-8 | 283 students Tuition listed
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Catholic)
324 South E Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 483-6935
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 483-6935
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Clara High School![Santa Clara High School Photo]( "Santa Clara High School Photo")
(Catholic)
2121 Saviers Road
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 483-9502
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 483-9502
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of Science Technology Engineering And Math
Special Program Emphasis
3327 Michael Dr
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 307-0700
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 307-0700
Gr: 1-12 | 2,150 students
1636 Sinaloa Rd
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 583-1866
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 583-1866
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 High Point Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-9515
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-9515
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Villanova Preparatory School![Villanova Preparatory School Photo - Founded in 1924, Villanova Prep is the only Catholic boarding school in the Augustinian tradition. Our 130-acre campus located in Ojai, California, approximately 60 minutes north of Los Angeles, has several athletic and academic facilities to support our students' development of mind, body, and spirit.]( "Villanova Preparatory School Photo - Founded in 1924, Villanova Prep is the only Catholic boarding school in the Augustinian tradition. Our 130-acre campus located in Ojai, California, approximately 60 minutes north of Los Angeles, has several athletic and academic facilities to support our students' development of mind, body, and spirit.")
(Catholic)
12096 N Ventura Avenue
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1464
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1464
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Po Box 3381
Westlake Village, CA 91359
(805) 624-6667
Westlake Village, CA 91359
(805) 624-6667
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
1600 E Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-2419
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-2419
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Stars Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1777 Statham Blvd
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 497-0759
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 497-0759
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Buena Ventura KinderCare![Buena Ventura KinderCare Photo - Buena Ventura KinderCare Front]( "Buena Ventura KinderCare Photo - Buena Ventura KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1197 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 339-9363
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 339-9363
Gr: NS-PK
4451 Las Posas Rd
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-1464
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-1464
Gr: PK-K | 112 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
975 Evenstar Ave
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 497-7005
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 497-7005
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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Ventura County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Asst League School (Closed 2022)
Special Education School
1310 Fremont Way
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 485-0068
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 485-0068
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students
Fillmore Christian Academy (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
461 Central Ave
Fillmore, CA 93015
(805) 524-1572
Fillmore, CA 93015
(805) 524-1572
Gr: K-5 | 59 students
217 North 10th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-2971
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-2971
Gr: PK-2 | 62 students
La Reina High School and Middle School (Closed 2023)
All-girls (Catholic)
106 West Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Little Oaks School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
101 N Skyline Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-5513
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-5513
Gr: NS-5 | 143 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
Montessori Children's Place (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
390 Arcturus St
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 493-1177
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 493-1177
Gr: K | 3 students
St. John's Lutheran Church (Closed 2022)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1500 North C Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0330
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0330
Gr: NS-8
3290 Loma Vista Road
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-5650
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-5650
Gr: K-8
5415 Ralston St
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-8170
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-8170
Gr: K-8 | 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Ventura County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Ventura County, CA include Oaks Christian School, The Thacher School, and Laurel Springs School.
How many private schools are located in Ventura County?
92 private schools are located in Ventura County.
How much do private schools cost in Ventura County?
The average tuition cost is $15,531, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,961.
How diverse are private schools in Ventura County?
Ventura County private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Ventura County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Ventura County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ventura County?
Which private schools in Ventura County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ventura County include: Simi Valley Montessori School vs. Phoenix Ranch School, Mother Of Divine Grace School vs. Laurel Springs School, Monica Ros School vs. Oak Grove School
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