The three-high-school decision
CVUSD's comprehensive highs — Thousand Oaks, Westlake, and Newbury Park — anchor three distinct price tiers within one district. Westlake High's zone (straddling the county line into LVUSD territory confusion) carries the steepest premium; Newbury Park offers the most house per dollar; Thousand Oaks High's zone has the widest inventory selection. Same district reputation, three entry prices.
The schools
- High schools: Thousand Oaks High, Westlake High, Newbury Park High; Conejo Valley High serves alternative education and independent study.
- Middle schools: Colina, Redwood, Sequoia, Sycamore Canyon, Los Cerritos.
- Elementaries: include Lang Ranch, Westlake Hills, Westlake Elementary (Westlake Village VC-side), Wildwood, Acacia, Aspen, Madroña, Cypress, EARTHS Magnet, and more.
Attendance boundaries shift with enrollment — verify each address with CVUSD before relying on a zone.
What CVUSD access costs in 2026
| Market | Median price | Days on market | County | School district(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks | $1,100,000 | 43 | Ventura | Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) |
| Westlake Village | $1,612,000 | 27 | Los Angeles / Ventura (county-line community) | Las Virgenes Unified School District (Los Angeles side) and Conejo Valley Unified School District (Ventura side); verify by address |
| Moorpark | $1,020,000 | 51 | Ventura | Moorpark Unified School District |
| Oak Park | $1,362,000 | 21 | Ventura | Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD) |
Figures from /data.json, the site’s canonical data file (June 2026). Always verify current numbers.
CVUSD vs the alternatives
Families weighing the Conejo Valley typically cross-shop three districts: CVUSD, Oak Park Unified (its own small district — see our OPUSD guide), and Las Virgenes Unified across the county line. The honest answer is that all three are strong; the decision usually comes down to commute direction, lot size, and the specific school's fit — which is a house-by-house conversation, not a ranking.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Thousand Oaks Unified School District?
No. Thousand Oaks is served by Conejo Valley Unified (CVUSD). "Thousand Oaks Unified" does not exist.
What are CVUSD's comprehensive high schools?
Thousand Oaks High School, Westlake High School, and Newbury Park High School. Conejo Valley High School is the district's alternative-education campus, not a comprehensive high school.
Which part of Westlake Village is CVUSD?
The Ventura County side (including Westlake Elementary and Westlake Hills Elementary). The LA County side — including White Oak Elementary — is Las Virgenes Unified.
Does CVUSD serve Oak Park?
No — Oak Park has its own district, Oak Park Unified (OPUSD), one of Ventura County's smallest and most sought-after districts.
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