For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,207 students in 93003, CA (there are , serving 1,256 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 93003, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93003, CA are Mound Elementary School, Foothill Technology High School and Loma Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93003 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93003, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93003, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mound Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
455 South Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Foothill Technology High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Lynn Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Poinsettia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 North Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Portola Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6700 Eagle St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Golden Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Gr: K-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Montalvo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 Grand Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1872
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1872
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Homestead (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Balboa Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
247 Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Buena High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1826
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1826
Gr: 9-12 | 1,685 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 Howard St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5496
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5496
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Lemon Grove
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Gr: K-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Anacapa Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Mills Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Elmhurst Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5080 Elmhurst St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1860
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1860
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 College Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7950
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7950
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
93003, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buena Vista High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Gr: 9-12
Golden Valley Virtual Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2421 Portola Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Ventura Unified Community Day High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Gr: 9-12
Ventura Unified Community Day Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93003, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93003, CA include Mound Elementary School, Foothill Technology High School and Loma Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93003?
15 public schools are located in 93003.
What percentage of students in 93003 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 93003 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93003?
93003 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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