Best Ventura County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 90 private schools serving 25,234 students in Ventura County, CA (there are 239 public schools, serving 149,133 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $15,331, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
51% of private schools in Ventura County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 90
  • # Students Served: 25,234
  • Average Tuition: $15,331
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Ventura County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 90
  • # Students Served: 25,234
  • Average Tuition: $15,331
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Ventura County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Ventura County Private Schools (2026-27)

Laurel Springs School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 3,080 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 41
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
(6)
Fusion Academy Westlake Village Photo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
30700 Russell Ranch Rd., Ste. 175
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(877) 673-8893
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
1 Church Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
(9)
Beacon Hill Classical Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School (Christian)
2304 Antonio Ave
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 389-6581
(1)
Besant Hill School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
(2)
Map of Bethany Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Christian
200 Bethany Ct
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7072
Grace Elementary School Photo
Gr: K-6 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1717 Arcane Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-0101
Grace Junior Senior High School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 438 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1350 Cherry Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-4667
(3)
Hillcrest Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
449 Wilbur Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7501
Map of Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Catholic
211 E Main St
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-1500
Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 6,206 students
Catholic
407 Bryant Cir Ste C
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Oak Grove School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
220 West Lomita Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
(7)
Oaks Christian School Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 1,429 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
31749 La Tienda Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Map of Ojai Valley School
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
(4)
Map of Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Catholic
3169 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-7198
Map of Our Redeemer Preschool
Gr: NS-K | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
721 Doris Ave
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0619
Map of Phoenix Ranch West
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students
4974 Cochran St
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-0136
Map of Pleasant Valley Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1101 E Ponderosa Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 383-2672
St. Bonaventure High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
3167 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-6836
Map of St. Mary Magdalen School
Gr: K-8 | 321 students
Catholic
2534 Ventura Boulevard
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-2611
(1)
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Ventura County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Asst League School
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students
Special Education School
1310 Fremont Way
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 485-0068
Map of Fillmore Christian Academy
Gr: K-5 | 59 students
Christian
461 Central Ave
Fillmore, CA 93015
(805) 524-1572
Map of John H Jenkins Chrn Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 62 students
Baptist
217 North 10th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-2971
La Reina High School and Middle School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
All-girls (Catholic)
106 West Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
(8)
Map of Little Oaks School
Gr: NS-5 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
101 N Skyline Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-5513
(3)
Map of Montessori Children's Place
Gr: K | 3 students
Montessori School
390 Arcturus St
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 493-1177
Map of St. John's Lutheran Church
Gr: NS-8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1500 North C Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0330
Map of St. Paul's Episcopal Church & Parish Day School
Gr: K-8
Episcopal
3290 Loma Vista Road
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-5650
Map of Temple Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 269 students
Baptist
5415 Ralston St
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-8170

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
93 Schools
# Students
25,234 Students
659,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,364 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1258
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,331
$18,350
Average Summer Program Cost
$899
$1,062
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,759
$9,066
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$46.67 million
$31.26 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
176 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,485 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
3,193 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
646 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
9,704 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
44%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
176 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
6,710 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
30%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

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, Besant Hill School, and Ojai Valley School.
How many private schools are located in Ventura County?
90 private schools are located in Ventura County.
How much do private schools cost in Ventura County?
The average tuition cost is $15,331, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
How diverse are private schools in Ventura County?
Ventura County private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
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?
51% of private schools in Ventura County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Ventura County are often viewed compared to one another?

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