For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,714 students in Moorpark, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Moorpark, CA are Campus Canyon Elementary School, Mesa Verde Middle School and Chaparral Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moorpark, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Moorpark have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Moorpark, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campus Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15300 Monroe Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6301
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6301
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14000 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6309
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6309
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Poindexter Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6302
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6302
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Ivytech Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6591 Collins Dr. Ste. E4
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 222-5188
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 222-5188
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Moorpark, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4500 Tierra Rejada Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Moorpark, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Moorpark, CA include Campus Canyon Elementary School, Mesa Verde Middle School and Chaparral Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Moorpark?
4 public middle schools are located in Moorpark.
What is the racial composition of students in Moorpark?
Moorpark public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Moorpark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Moorpark include: Chaparral Middle School vs. Mesa Verde Middle School, Mesa Verde Middle School vs. Chaparral Middle School
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