Best Ventura County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private high schools serving 16,747 students in Ventura County, CA.
The average tuition cost is $22,116, which is lower than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,881.
48% of private high schools in Ventura County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30
  • # Students Served: 16,747
  • Average Tuition: $22,116
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View Ventura County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30
  • # Students Served: 16,747
  • Average Tuition: $22,116
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View Ventura County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Ventura County Private High 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
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)
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
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)
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
Santa Clara High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2121 Saviers Road
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 483-9502
Map of School Of Science Technology Engineering And Math
Gr: 1-12 | 2,150 students
Specialized Curriculum
3327 Michael Dr
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 307-0700
The Thacher School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 13
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Villanova Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
12096 N Ventura Avenue
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1464
Arbor Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Po Box 3381
Westlake Village, CA 91359
(805) 624-6667
Map of Casa Pacifica Nonpublic School
Gr: 3-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Special Education School
1722 S Lewis Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 366-4072
Map of El Shaddai Academy
Gr: 1-10 | 12 students
716 N Ventura Rd
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 744-7970
First Baptist Academy Photo
Gr: K-11 | 20 students
Baptist
1250 Erbes Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-2531
Map of Liberty Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Sports: 1
1626 Valley High Ave.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 870-5110
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Ventura County Private High 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
33 Schools
# Students
16,747 Students
272,380 Students
% Average Students of Color
49%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
875 Teachers
26,939 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
62%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1258
(Out of 1600)
1266
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,116
$23,881
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,250
$1,487
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,225
$12,825
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$46.67 million
$31.48 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.73
# American Indian Students
117 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,098 Students
35,008 Students
% Asian Students
8%
13%
# Hispanic Students
1,635 Students
43,231 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
294 Students
15,768 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
6,565 Students
115,559 Students
% White Students
49%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
105 Students
2,937 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
3,502 Students
48,569 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Ventura County, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Ventura County, CA include Besant Hill School, Laurel Springs School, and Oaks Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Ventura County?
30 private high schools are located in Ventura County.
How much do private high schools cost in Ventura County?
The average tuition cost is $22,116, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $23,881.
How diverse are private high schools in Ventura County?
Ventura County private high schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Ventura County?
48% of private high schools in Ventura County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Ventura County are often viewed compared to one another?

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