Public schools in Thousand Oaks, CA
21 open public schools with an address in Thousand Oaks, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,504
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
5
3 magnet · 3 virtual
An overview of Thousand Oaks public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Thousand Oaks, CA: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 5 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,504 students, an average of 525 per school. The largest campus is Thousand Oaks High (1,703 students), and the largest elementary school is Lang Ranch (723).
Conejo Valley Unified operates the most schools here (16), plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 20.9:1, similar to 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 5 charter schools, 3 magnet schools, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 31% 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 Thousand Oaks
Conejo Valley Unified
Public school district
16 schools in Thousand Oaks · 27 total
BRIDGES Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Thousand Oaks
Compass Charter School of Yolo District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Thousand Oaks
Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Thousand Oaks
Compass Charter Schools of San Diego District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Thousand Oaks
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Thousand Oaks
Elementary schools in Thousand Oaks
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning Conejo Valley Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 352 | 19.4:1 | |
| Aspen Elementary Conejo Valley Unified | KG–05 | 332 | 16.6:1 | |
| BRIDGES Charter BRIDGES Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 420 | 17.2:1 | |
| Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language Immersion Conejo Valley Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 258 | 18.4:1 | |
| Glenwood Elementary Conejo Valley Unified | KG–05 | 218 | 21.8:1 | |
| Ladera STARS Academy Conejo Valley Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 312 | 17.3:1 | |
| Lang Ranch Conejo Valley Unified | KG–05 | 723 | 22.2:1 | |
| Madrona Academy of the Arts and Sciences Conejo Valley Unified | KG–05 | 245 | 15.3:1 | |
| Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District · Charter | KG–05 | 397 | 22.8:1 | |
| Weathersfield Elementary Conejo Valley Unified | KG–05 | 433 | 22.8:1 | |
| Wildwood Elementary Conejo Valley Unified | KG–05 | 390 | 20.5:1 |
Middle schools in Thousand Oaks
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colina Middle Conejo Valley Unified | 06–08 | 832 | 21.7:1 | |
| Los Cerritos Middle Conejo Valley Unified | 06–08 | 725 | 21.6:1 | |
| Redwood Middle Conejo Valley Unified | 06–08 | 589 | 22.4:1 |
High schools in Thousand Oaks
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conejo Valley High (Continuation) Conejo Valley Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 75 | 10.4:1 | |
| Thousand Oaks High Conejo Valley Unified | 09–12 | 1,703 | 21.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Thousand Oaks
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Academy Conejo Valley Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 237 | 13.9:1 | |
| Compass Charter School of Yolo Compass Charter School of Yolo District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 389 | 25.8:1 | |
| Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 1,032 | 22.6:1 | |
| Compass Charter Schools of San Diego Compass Charter Schools of San Diego District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 842 | 18.4:1 | |
| University Center Preschool Conejo Valley Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45%
- Hispanic38.9%
- Black1.9%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Thousand Oaks schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,504 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Thousand Oaks
How many public schools are in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Thousand Oaks: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 10,504 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Thousand Oaks?
Schools with an address in Thousand Oaks belong to 6 education agencies, led by Conejo Valley Unified (16 schools), BRIDGES Charter District (1 school), Compass Charter School of Yolo District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Thousand Oaks?
Thousand Oaks High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Thousand Oaks, with 1,703 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Thousand Oaks?
Yes. 5 of the 21 public schools in Thousand Oaks are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including BRIDGES Charter, Compass Charter School of Yolo, Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Thousand Oaks schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Thousand Oaks public schools is 20.9:1, similar to 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 Thousand Oaks 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