Per the CA School Dashboard's 2024 rating year, several SVUSD elementary schools rate in the 'High' performance band across English Language Arts and Math indicators, including Wood Ranch Elementary, Madera Elementary, and Royal Oaks Elementary. Rating performance varies year to year and by indicator. Verify the current year's rating at caschooldashboard.org and confirm address-level school assignment via SVUSD Find My School.
Why this question matters
The California School Dashboard at caschooldashboard.org publishes school performance data across multiple indicators including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Chronic Absenteeism, and Suspension Rate. Schools are rated using color-coded performance bands (Blue 'Very High', Green 'High', Yellow 'Medium', Orange 'Low', Red 'Very Low').
Per the 2024 rating year, several SVUSD elementary schools have rated in the 'High' band on most indicators. The specific high-rated schools for the current year are best verified on the CA Dashboard rather than relying on a list from a prior year.
Ratings should be one input among many. A school's specialty programs, class sizes, principal stability, and parent-survey results affect day-to-day experience as much or more than the published rating.
How to read the CA School Dashboard
Each school has a profile page at caschooldashboard.org listing the color-coded indicators. A school in the 'High' band on ELA and Math is a strong academic performer. 'High' on Chronic Absenteeism and Suspension Rate indicates stable school climate. The Dashboard also publishes growth indicators showing whether the school is improving year over year.
How to verify school assignment for a specific Simi address
Use the SVUSD Find My School tool at simivalleyusd.org/parents-students/find-my-school. Enter the street address; the tool returns the current elementary, middle, and high school per the boundary in effect this academic year. Do not rely on listing-sheet school claims.
Other factors beyond ratings
Specialty programs: dual-language immersion (offered at select SVUSD elementaries), STEM enrichment, GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) eligibility, AVID program at middle/high. Class sizes typically 25-32. Principal stability and PTA strength vary by school. Walking distance and after-school program availability matter for many families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Simi Valley elementary schools are highest rated?
Per the CA School Dashboard's 2024 rating year, several SVUSD elementary schools rate in the 'High' performance band across English Language Arts and Math indicators, including Wood Ranch Elementary, Madera Elementary, and Royal Oaks Elementary. Rating performance varies year to year and by indicator. Verify the current year's rating at caschooldashboard.org and confirm address-level school assignment via SVUSD Find My School.
