Simi Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) serves nearly all of Simi Valley with multiple elementary schools, three traditional middle schools, and three comprehensive high schools. This page lists every SVUSD school, links to its CA School Dashboard profile, and shows you how to verify the boundary assignment for any specific Simi Valley address. The data is current as of May 2026.
How SVUSD school boundaries work
Simi Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is the K-12 district serving nearly all of Simi Valley. A small portion of the city near the Moorpark border is in the Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD); verify if you are near the western boundary.
SVUSD assigns students to schools based on the home address, using attendance-zone boundaries published by the district. The boundaries are reviewed periodically and can be adjusted; the last major reorganization affecting Simi Valley boundaries was in 2018.
The authoritative tool for verifying a school assignment is 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.
SVUSD elementary schools
SVUSD operates multiple elementary schools across Simi Valley. Each has its own attendance zone, specialty programs, and CA School Dashboard performance profile.
- Arroyo Elementary — central Simi Valley
- Berylwood Elementary — south Simi Valley
- Big Sky Elementary — Big Sky community
- Crestview Elementary — north central Simi Valley
- Garden Grove Elementary — east Simi Valley
- Hollow Hills Elementary — west Simi Valley
- Justin Early Learning Center — district pre-K
- Knolls Elementary — Santa Susana Knolls area
- Lincoln Elementary — central Simi Valley
- Madera Elementary — central-west Simi Valley
- Mountain View Elementary — central Simi Valley
- Royal Oaks Elementary — west Simi Valley
- Sequoia Elementary — central Simi Valley
- Vista Elementary — east Simi Valley
- White Oak Elementary — Wood Ranch area
- Wood Ranch Elementary — Wood Ranch community
SVUSD middle schools
SVUSD has three traditional middle schools, each with its own attendance zone:
- Hillside Middle — Tapo Canyon corridor and east-central Simi
- Sequoia Middle — central Simi, feeding from multiple central elementaries
- Sycamore Canyon Middle — West Simi, Wood Ranch and Big Sky feeder
SVUSD high schools
SVUSD has three comprehensive high schools and one continuation high school:
- Simi Valley High School — central and east Simi (the original SVUSD comprehensive HS)
- Royal High School — northwest Simi including Wood Ranch and Big Sky (offers IB Diploma)
- Santa Susana High School — south Simi (visual & performing arts magnet)
- Apollo High School — continuation high school for credit recovery
How to use this map for a home search
If a specific school zone is a priority for your home purchase, work the search in this order. First, use SVUSD Find My School to confirm the current assignment for any address you're considering. Second, pull the CA School Dashboard profile for the assigned school to verify the indicators that matter to you (academic performance, programs, class size). Third, identify whether the school has the specialty programs (IB, STEM, AVID, GATE, dual-language) you want, since program assignments don't always match the home zone.
What to avoid: relying on listing-sheet school claims. Listing agents sometimes round to nearby "good" schools rather than the address-level assignment. The SVUSD Find My School tool and the CA Dashboard are the authoritative sources.
What I do for buyers: I confirm the address-level assignment in writing before we make an offer if school zoning is a priority. I also pull the CA Dashboard profile and walk through the indicators that matter for your situation.
Boundary change history
SVUSD has made periodic boundary adjustments as enrollment shifts. The most significant recent reorganization was in 2018, which affected several elementary boundaries. Minor adjustments since have affected small areas. The Find My School tool reflects the current year's boundary.
For a home you're buying today, the school zone is what the Find My School tool returns today — but it could be reassigned to a different school in three to five years if the district reorganizes. If long-term zone stability matters, ask SVUSD about any planned changes affecting your address.
Private school alternatives
Families considering private school as an alternative to SVUSD have several options in Simi Valley including Grace Brethren Junior High & High School, Faith Baptist Christian School, St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, Simi Valley Christian School, and Pinecrest Academy. See the dedicated private schools page for tuition ranges and neighborhood mapping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out which SVUSD school serves a specific Simi Valley 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 assignment per the boundary in effect this academic year.
How often does SVUSD change school boundaries?
Boundaries are reviewed periodically and adjusted when enrollment shifts justify it. The most significant recent reorganization was in 2018. Minor adjustments since have affected small areas. Ask SVUSD if a planned change affects your address.
Can I request a transfer to a different SVUSD school?
SVUSD operates an intra-district transfer process. Approval depends on space and on specific district criteria. Inter-district transfers from outside SVUSD follow a separate process. Check the current year's window and form on the SVUSD website.
Which SVUSD high schools have specialty programs?
Royal High offers the IB Diploma Programme. Santa Susana High operates as a visual and performing arts magnet. Simi Valley High offers a full AP roster and CTE pathways through ROP. Each school has its own program profile published on the SVUSD website.
Are SVUSD schools good?
Per the CA School Dashboard's 2024 rating year, SVUSD schools range from 'Medium' to 'High' performance across the standard state indicators. The Dashboard at caschooldashboard.org has the per-school detail. 'Good' is a subjective judgment that depends on your priorities — academic performance, specialty programs, class size, and program fit are all separate considerations.
What is the difference between Royal High, Simi Valley High, and Santa Susana High?
Royal serves northwest Simi (Wood Ranch, Big Sky) and offers IB. Simi Valley High serves central/east Simi and is the original comprehensive HS. Santa Susana serves south Simi and is a visual/performing arts magnet. All three are comprehensive high schools with full athletic and academic programs.
Does SVUSD cover all of Simi Valley?
Nearly all. A small portion of the city near the Moorpark border falls in the Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD); verify via Find My School if you're near the western boundary.
