For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,791 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 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 63% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Gr: K-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
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 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Jazmin Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
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 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
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 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
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 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 63% 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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