For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,719 students in Ventura, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ventura, CA are Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education, Cabrillo Middle School and Golden Valley Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ventura have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Ventura, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Grades: K-8
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Cabrillo Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1426 East Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #33.
Golden Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Jazmin Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Grades: K-7
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Balboa Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
247 Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #66.
Homestead (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Grades: K-8
| 49 students
Rank: #77.
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #88.
Anacapa Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Mills Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #99.
Lemon Grove
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
Ventura, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buena Vista High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Golden Valley Virtual Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2421 Portola Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
5200 Valentine Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7925
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7925
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ventura Islands High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2 N. Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ventura, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ventura, CA include Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education, Cabrillo Middle School and Golden Valley Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Ventura?
9 public middle schools are located in Ventura.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura?
Ventura 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 Ventura are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ventura include: Cabrillo Middle School vs. Balboa Middle School, Balboa Middle School vs. Cabrillo Middle School, Anacapa Middle School vs. Balboa Middle School
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