Buying a home in Simi Valley with a specific school in mind requires verifying the attendance area for the exact address — district boundaries are revised periodically and listing-sheet 'school' fields are not always current. The Simi Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) maintains an official Find My School address-lookup tool that is the authoritative source. This page links directly to that tool and also provides a static directory of all SVUSD schools organized by ZIP code so you can scan the full picture before committing to a specific neighborhood.
Use the SVUSD Find My School tool
The tool below opens the district's official Find My School page in a new tab. Enter any Simi Valley address (street number, street name, ZIP) and the lookup returns the assigned elementary, middle, and high school. This is the authoritative source — use it as the binding reference, not listing-sheet school fields.
The Simi Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) provides an official Find My School address-lookup tool. Use the link below to verify the exact attendance area for any Simi Valley address — these boundaries are revised periodically and listing-sheet 'school' fields are not always current.
Open SVUSD Find My School ToolExternal link — opens simivalleyusd.org in a new tab. The lookup runs on the district's own data and is the authoritative source for attendance assignment.
SVUSD school directory (May 2026)
Below is the static directory of SVUSD schools organized by ZIP code as of May 2026. Use this for a scan of which schools serve which broad area. Always verify the address-level assignment with the Find My School tool above before relying on the assignment for a specific home.
SVUSD Schools by ZIP Code (May 2026)
Directory reference only — verify exact attendance with the SVUSD lookup above.
93063 (East Simi): Mountain View Elementary, Sycamore Elementary, Park View Elementary, Sinaloa Middle, Sequoia Middle, Royal High School, Simi Valley High School.
93064 (Brandeis): primarily small unincorporated pocket — assignments vary.
93065 (Central + Wood Ranch): Wood Ranch Elementary, Big Springs Elementary, Madera Elementary, Berylwood Elementary, Vista Elementary, Hollow Hills Elementary, Garden Grove Elementary, Hillside Middle, Valley View Middle, Royal High School, Santa Susana High School.
93066 (Mountain View): shared with 93063 area.
Source: SVUSD school directory. Boundaries revised periodically. The Find My School tool is the authoritative source for specific addresses.
How SVUSD attendance areas work
SVUSD is divided into attendance areas (sometimes called school boundaries or zones). Each parcel address has a designated elementary, middle, and high school. Students living within the area attend the designated school subject to space, with intra-district transfers possible under certain circumstances (sibling priority, school choice, hardship).
Boundaries are reviewed periodically by the SVUSD school board. Major boundary revisions are noticed publicly and discussed at board meetings. Minor adjustments may happen with less visibility. The Find My School tool is updated when boundaries change.
Open enrollment / intra-district transfers: SVUSD has an open enrollment window (typically January-February for the following school year) where families can apply to transfer to a school outside their boundary, subject to space availability. The transfer is not guaranteed and is administered through the district office.
The three SVUSD comprehensive high schools
Royal High School: 1402 Royal Avenue. Serves much of eastern and central Simi Valley. The high school's attendance area covers parts of 93063 (east Simi), older central neighborhoods, and a portion of 93065.
Simi Valley High School: 5400 Cochran Street. Serves the original Simi Valley high school attendance area covering much of central Simi including older established neighborhoods like Texas Tract and Indian Hills.
Santa Susana High School: 3570 Cochran Street. Serves western Simi Valley including Wood Ranch and parts of 93065. Santa Susana opened in 2003 to relieve enrollment pressure on Royal and Simi Valley High.
Per the CA School Dashboard's 2024 rating year, all three comprehensive high schools report across the state indicators (ELA, Math, Chronic Absenteeism, Suspension Rate, Graduation Rate, College/Career Readiness). Performance varies by indicator — compare specifics at caschooldashboard.org.
Middle schools in SVUSD
SVUSD operates four middle schools (grades 6-8): Sinaloa Middle School in central Simi, Sequoia Middle School in east Simi, Hillside Middle School in Wood Ranch / west Simi, and Valley View Middle School in central Simi.
Middle school attendance follows the standard address-based boundary — most elementary schools feed into one specific middle school which in turn feeds into one specific high school, though some areas have split assignments. Verify with the Find My School tool.
Elementary schools in SVUSD
SVUSD operates approximately 17 elementary schools across the city. The list includes Wood Ranch Elementary, Big Springs Elementary, Madera Elementary, Berylwood Elementary, Vista Elementary, Hollow Hills Elementary, Garden Grove Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Sycamore Elementary, Park View Elementary, Justin Elementary, Township Elementary, White Oak Elementary, Knolls Elementary, and several others.
Some elementary schools are dual-language or have special programs. Verify program availability with the school directly — program enrollment may have separate application processes outside the standard attendance area assignment.
Other Simi Valley school options outside SVUSD
Within Simi Valley city limits there are also private schools (St. Rose of Lima, Grace Brethren, Calvary Chapel, others), charter options, and homeschool networks. The SVUSD Find My School tool covers the public district schools only.
Some Simi Valley addresses on the city's western or northern edges may be in adjacent districts (Conejo Valley USD or Las Virgenes USD on the LA County side). Verify with the SVUSD lookup first; if the address is not found, check the neighboring district's lookup.
Using SVUSD information in a real-estate search
The most common real-estate use case for the SVUSD lookup is verifying attendance area before writing an offer. The workflow: identify the home you're considering, run the address through Find My School to confirm the elementary, middle, and high school assignment, compare those specific schools against the CA School Dashboard, and verify the assignment hasn't been flagged for a near-term boundary revision.
MLS searches by school: most MLS systems allow you to filter active listings by attendance area. Ask your agent to set up a search for homes inside the specific Wood Ranch Elementary or Santa Susana High attendance boundary, for example. The MLS school filter is approximate — verify with Find My School at the address level before making an offer.
Boundary revisions affect resale. If SVUSD revises a boundary and your home moves out of a desirable attendance area, future resale appeal may shift. This risk is small (boundary revisions are infrequent and typically noticed years in advance) but worth understanding for long-hold buyers.
Wood Ranch and Big Sky school attendance specifics
Wood Ranch attendance: most Wood Ranch addresses route to Wood Ranch Elementary for K-5, Hillside Middle School for 6-8, and Santa Susana High School for 9-12. The Wood Ranch / Hillside / Santa Susana feeder pattern is one of the more consistent attendance tracks in SVUSD.
Big Sky attendance: Big Sky addresses typically route to Big Springs Elementary, Hillside Middle, and Santa Susana High. The Big Sky / Big Springs / Hillside / Santa Susana track has been stable through recent boundary reviews.
Verify with the Find My School tool for the specific address — boundaries at the edges of Wood Ranch and Big Sky may route differently than the typical pattern. The /wood-ranch-simi-valley-homes-for-sale and /big-sky-simi-valley-homes-for-sale pages have more neighborhood-level detail.
What I tell clients about SVUSD school assignment
What I tell clients: never rely on the listing-sheet school field. It is frequently outdated, sometimes by years, and the listing agent may not have refreshed it. Always run the Find My School lookup on the actual address yourself.
Visit the school you'd be assigned. School tours are usually arranged through the school office and most SVUSD schools accommodate tour requests for prospective parents. Walk the campus, meet a teacher, ask about program offerings and class sizes.
Compare specific schools using the CA School Dashboard at caschooldashboard.org, not generalized rankings. The Dashboard reports specific indicators (ELA, Math, Chronic Absenteeism, Suspension Rate, plus Graduation Rate and College/Career Readiness for high schools). Choose based on the indicators that matter to your family.
If the school assignment matters enough to be a deal-breaker, consider an attendance contingency in the purchase offer — uncommon but achievable with a cooperative seller. Otherwise verify before opening escrow and definitely before contingency removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the listing-sheet school field?
Often outdated. Listing-sheet school fields are populated by the listing agent and may not reflect current SVUSD boundary assignments. Always verify with the official SVUSD Find My School tool before relying on the school assignment.
Can I transfer my child to a different SVUSD school?
Sometimes — SVUSD has an open enrollment / intra-district transfer process. Applications typically open in January-February for the following school year. Transfers are subject to space and not guaranteed. Contact the SVUSD district office for current process and timeline.
What if my home address is right on a school boundary line?
Use the Find My School tool — it reads the actual GIS boundary data. If the address falls on a line, the tool will return the official designation. Boundaries are not interpreted by addresses alone; the GIS is the binding reference.
Are SVUSD boundaries the same as Simi Valley city limits?
Mostly but not exactly. SVUSD boundaries follow the historic district lines which generally match city limits but may diverge at the edges. Some unincorporated Ventura County areas adjacent to Simi Valley are in SVUSD; some Simi Valley addresses on the far western or northern edges may be in adjacent districts.
How many schools does SVUSD have total?
Approximately 26 schools across K-12: about 17 elementary, 4 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools (Royal, Simi Valley, Santa Susana), plus Apollo High School (continuation) and Sequoia Adult Education campus. Exact count varies as schools open or consolidate.
Does SVUSD have charter schools?
SVUSD authorizes some charter schools and there are independent charters within the city as well. Charter enrollment is separate from address-based attendance — most charters have their own application and lottery process. Contact the charter directly.
How do I find the CA School Dashboard for a specific SVUSD school?
Go to caschooldashboard.org and search by school name or district. The Dashboard reports performance across state indicators (ELA, Math, Chronic Absenteeism, Suspension Rate, plus Graduation Rate and College/Career Readiness for high schools) updated annually.
