- Citrus Glen Elementary — Grades K–5 · 491 students
- Mound Elementary — Grades K–5 · 490 students
- Portola Elementary — Grades K–5 · 444 students
- Will Rogers Elementary — Grades K–5 · 426 students
- Junipero Serra Elementary — Grades K–5 · 418 students
- Juanamaria Elementary — Grades K–5 · 397 students
- Montalvo Elementary — Grades K–5 · 397 students
- Loma Vista Elementary — Grades K–5 · 396 students
- Elmhurst Elementary — Grades K–5 · 378 students
- Poinsettia Elementary — Grades K–5 · 351 students
- Sheridan Way Elementary — Grades K–5 · 325 students
- Pierpont Elementary — Grades K–5 · 304 students
- E. P. Foster Elementary — Grades K–5 · 299 students
- Lincoln Elementary — Grades K–5 · 202 students
- Cabrillo Middle — Grades 6–8 · 936 students
- Balboa Middle — Grades 6–8 · 845 students
- Anacapa Middle — Grades 6–8 · 592 students
- De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts — Grades 6–8 · 577 students
- Ventura High — Grades 9–12 · 1,939 students
- Buena High — Grades 9–12 · 1,585 students
- Foothill Technology High — Grades 9–12 · 951 students
- El Camino High — Grades 9–12 · 221 students
- Pacific High — Grades 9–12 · 213 students
- Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy — Grades K–8 · 461 students
- Sunset Elementary — Grades K–8 · 357 students
- Lemon Grove — Grades K–8 · 299 students
- Homestead (Alternative) — Grades K–8 · 52 students
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| Metric | Ventura Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 27 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Ventura Unified School District
Families searching for schools in Ventura, California (ZIP 93022) are zoned to Ventura Unified School District. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of California districts on the data NCES reports. The district covers Kindergarten – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Ventura Unified School District runs approximately $15,700 annually, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Ventura Unified School District is a district of unknown size with multiple schools serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. Contact Ventura Unified School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Ventura Unified School District 6 out of 10 — average among California public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Ventura Unified School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 93022
Children in zip code 93022 are assigned to Ventura Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 93022, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Ventura Unified School District at (805)641-5000 or visit www.venturausd.org. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Ventura
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Ventura Unified School District serves zip code 93022, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 93022 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Ventura Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 93022.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Ventura Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 93022 data.