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Simi Valley Unified School District

101 W. Cochran St
Simi Valley, CA 93065-1934
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Simi Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 15,658 students in Simi Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Simi Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
15,658 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
704 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Simi Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #627 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#570 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
37%
34%
50%
47%
30%
29%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
44%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
40%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,209 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,966 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$238 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$234 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,209
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,966
$18,396

Best Simi Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Hollow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
828 Gibson Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Gr: K-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Santa Susana High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3570 East Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Wood Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
455 Cir. Knoll Dr.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3401 Big Springs Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Katherine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5455 Katherine St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6780
Gr: K-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2201 Alscot Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6617
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Township Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4101 Township Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6770
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Atherwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2350 East Greensward St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6730
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Royal High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1402 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4875
Gr: 9-12 | 1,933 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Madera Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6740
Gr: K-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Crosby Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6715
Gr: K-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2222 East Fitzgerald Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Simi Valley High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5400 Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 577-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3347 Tapo St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Ravenna St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6745
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Sinaloa Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6830
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2925 Fletcher Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6775
Gr: K-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Garden Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2250 North Tracy Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6700
Gr: K-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Ulysses St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4420
Gr: K-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Monte Vista
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Fourth St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6326
Gr: K-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2222.
Berylwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Heywood St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6705
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6334 Katherine Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6735
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Santa Susana Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Apricot Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6765
Gr: K-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Alexander St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6755
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Justin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 North Justin Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2727.
Apollo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3150 School St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Justin Early Learners Academy
Special Education School
2245 N. Justin Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Simi Valley Unified School District?
Simi Valley Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 15,658 students.
What is the rank of Simi Valley Unified School District?
Simi Valley Unified School District is ranked #627 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Simi Valley Unified School District?
44% of Simi Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Simi Valley Unified School District?
Simi Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Simi Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,966 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 15,658 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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