Why a five-school district commands a premium
OPUSD's appeal is structural: every Oak Park child moves through the same K-12 pipeline — three elementaries into Medea Creek into Oak Park High — with district-level decisions made for one community of about 14,000 residents. No boundary lotteries, no cross-town feeder anxiety. Families pay for that certainty, which is why Oak Park trades above neighboring Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks on comparable homes.
The five schools
- Brookside Elementary — south Oak Park.
- Oak Hills Elementary — central.
- Red Oak Elementary — north Oak Park.
- Medea Creek Middle School — the single middle school.
- Oak Park High School — the single comprehensive high school.
OPUSD has historically accepted inter-district transfer applications when space allows — a path some families use before buying. Availability changes annually; verify with the district office.
What OPUSD access costs in 2026
| Market | Median price | Days on market | County | School district(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park | $1,362,000 | 21 | Ventura | Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD) |
| 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 |
Figures from /data.json, the site’s canonical data file (June 2026). Always verify current numbers.
OPUSD vs CVUSD vs LVUSD
The Conejo corridor offers three strong districts within fifteen minutes of each other. OPUSD is the smallest and most predictable; CVUSD (Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park/Westlake VC-side) offers three high schools and broader inventory; LVUSD (Calabasas/Agoura/Westlake LA-side) anchors the LA-County luxury tier. The right answer depends on budget and commute — Brian maps all three district footprints in a single search.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Oak Park have its own school district?
The community formed Oak Park Unified in 1980, breaking away to run its own K-12 system. It remains one of Ventura County's smallest and most sought-after districts.
What schools are in OPUSD?
Exactly five: Brookside, Oak Hills, and Red Oak elementaries; Medea Creek Middle School; and Oak Park High School.
Can families outside Oak Park attend OPUSD schools?
OPUSD has historically accepted inter-district permits when space allows, but availability changes each year — verify directly with the district.
How much does OPUSD access cost?
Oak Park's median is approximately $1.36M as of June 2026 — a premium over neighboring CVUSD communities driven largely by the district.
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