For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,987 students in Ventura, CA (there are , serving 15,006 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Ventura, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Ventura, CA include Ventura Missionary School, Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission, and St. Bonaventure High School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked Ventura ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 E Main St
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-1500
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-1500
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
(Catholic)
3169 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-7198
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-7198
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
St. Bonaventure High School![St. Bonaventure High School Photo]( "St. Bonaventure High School Photo")
(Catholic)
3167 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-6836
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-6836
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 High Point Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-9515
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-9515
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Buena Ventura KinderCare![Buena Ventura KinderCare Photo - Buena Ventura KinderCare Front]( "Buena Ventura KinderCare Photo - Buena Ventura KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1197 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 339-9363
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 339-9363
Gr: NS-PK
Children R Us Child Development
Daycare / Preschool
1083 Scandia Ave
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 647-5437
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 647-5437
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students Tuition listed
6360 Telephone Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 658-2900
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 658-2900
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Coastline Bible Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
426 S Mills Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-1562
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-1562
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Goldenwest Montessori Schools
Montessori School
1239 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-1437
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-1437
Gr: PK-2 | 11 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
10770 Henderson Rd
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 647-6174
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 647-6174
Gr: K-8 | 234 students
St. Augustine Academy
(Catholic)
130 S. Wells Road
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0411
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0411
Gr: K-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Ventura Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1000 N Ventura Ave
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-3387
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-3387
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
96 Macmillan Ave
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-0187
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-0187
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Ventura Montessori School
Montessori School
38 Teloma Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-9567
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-9567
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Ventura, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3290 Loma Vista Road
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-5650
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-5650
Gr: K-8
5415 Ralston St
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-8170
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-8170
Gr: K-8 | 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Ventura, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Ventura, CA include Ventura Missionary School, Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission, and St. Bonaventure High School.
How many private schools are located in Ventura?
15 private schools are located in Ventura.
How diverse are private schools in Ventura?
Ventura private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Ventura go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Ventura are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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