Public schools in Calabasas, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Calabasas, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,227
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Calabasas public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Calabasas, CA: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,227 students, an average of 653 per school. The largest campus is Calabasas High (1,707 students), and the largest elementary school is Chaparral Elementary (614).
Every listed school belongs to Las Virgenes Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 24.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 24% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Calabasas
Elementary schools in Calabasas
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Laurel Elementary Las Virgenes Unified | KG–05 | 480 | 24:1 | |
| Chaparral Elementary Las Virgenes Unified | KG–05 | 614 | 25.1:1 | |
| Las Virgenes Independent Las Virgenes Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–08 | 19 | 10:1 | |
| Lupin Hill Elementary Las Virgenes Unified | KG–05 | 464 | 23.2:1 | |
| Round Meadow Elementary Las Virgenes Unified | KG–05 | 513 | 24.4:1 |
Middle schools in Calabasas
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice C. Stelle Middle Las Virgenes Unified | 06–08 | 760 | 24.5:1 | |
| Arthur E. Wright Middle Las Virgenes Unified | 06–08 | 670 | 24.1:1 |
High schools in Calabasas
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabasas High Las Virgenes Unified | 09–12 | 1,707 | 26.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.1%
- Hispanic12.8%
- Black2.4%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Calabasas schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,227 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Calabasas
How many public schools are in Calabasas, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Calabasas: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,227 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Calabasas?
All listed public schools with an address in Calabasas belong to Las Virgenes Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Calabasas?
Calabasas High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Calabasas, with 1,707 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Calabasas?
No school with an address in Calabasas is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Calabasas schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Calabasas public schools is 24.3:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Calabasas guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities