When families research Camarillo schools, they are also making one of their larger financial decisions. With Camarillo's median home price at $825,000 according to Redfin and $847,145 according to Zillow (early 2026 data), it pays to understand which school boundaries deliver the most for the money.
This guide pairs school performance data with current home prices so you can weigh both at once.
Key Takeaways
- Camarillo's median home price is $825,000 according to Redfin and $847,145 according to Zillow as of 2026.
- Pleasant Valley School District ranks 334 out of 1,925 California districts with 57% reading proficiency and 43% math proficiency.
- Camarillo schools average 8/10 ranking, placing them in the top 30% of California public schools according to GreatSchools.
- Adolfo Camarillo High School serves 2,000 students with a 96% graduation rate and ranks 539th within California.
- Rancho Campana High School ranks among California's top 100 high schools with 86.6% English proficiency and 65.64% math proficiency.
Camarillo schools average an 8/10 ranking, placing them in the top 30% of California public schools. Pleasant Valley School District ranks 334 out of 1,925 statewide districts, with students achieving 57% reading proficiency and 43% math proficiency, both above California's statewide averages of 47% and 34%, respectively.
What Are Current Housing Prices in Camarillo in 2026?
As of February 2026, Redfin put Camarillo's median sale price at $825,000, up 3.1% year over year, while Zillow reported an average home value of $847,145, down 2.9% over the same period. The two figures measure different things (recorded sale prices versus estimated values), so a gap between them is normal. Taken together, they point to a market that is roughly flat rather than moving sharply in either direction.
Homes in Camarillo typically sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 56 days. The most sought-after listings sell at or near list and go pending in about 27 days. That is a balanced market: neither side holds all the leverage.
Camarillo vs. Neighboring Communities: Median Home Prices 2026
Source: Redfin, Zillow data, February 2026
| Community | Median Home Price | Days on Market | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camarillo | $825,000 | 55.5 days | +3.1% |
| Newbury Park | $949,000 | 65 days | -0.37% |
| Simi Valley | $795,971 | Not specified | Not specified |
| Thousand Oaks | $994,477 | 10 days pending | -1.1% |
What Are the School Ratings for Camarillo Schools?
Camarillo public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Camarillo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools, according to GreatSchools.
For the 2026 school year, 24 public schools serve 11,428 students in Camarillo. The top-ranked are Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education, La Mariposa and Santa Rosa Technology Magnet.
Pleasant Valley School District Performance:
Pleasant Valley School District ranks 334th out of 1,925 California districts (top 20%) based on combined math and reading proficiency data, with an average testing rank of 9/10. District-wide, average math proficiency is 46% and reading proficiency is 60%.
In Pleasant Valley, 60% of elementary students tested at or above proficient in reading and 53% in math. Among middle school students, 63% hit that mark in reading and 44% in math.
Individual School Highlights:
- Las Colinas Middle School: A Pleasant Valley School District middle school offering a Gifted & Talented program
- Santa Rosa Technology Magnet: One of the top-ranked schools in the city; a March 2026 parent review called it "a wonderful experience for my children and our family"
- Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts: A public K-8 school serving 528 students in Pleasant Valley School District (which SchoolDigger separately ranks 326th out of 1,565 districts, with a 4-star rating)
Pleasant Valley vs. Oxnard Union High School Districts: Which Is Better?
One thing to know before you buy: Camarillo's elementary and middle school students attend Pleasant Valley School District schools, while high schoolers are served by Oxnard Union High School District. So the question is less which district is better and more how each performs at the grade levels it covers.
Adolfo Camarillo High School Performance:
Adolfo Camarillo High is a large public high school serving about 2,000 students in grades 9-12. Its 96% graduation rate is well above both the district and state averages, and the school outperforms most others in its district.
One ranking system places Adolfo Camarillo 539th in California (a separate state ranking cited in the FAQ below lists it 429th; the two use different methodologies). AP participation is 47%, minority enrollment is 66%, and 33% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Test data show 33% of students proficient in math and 61% in reading. The school holds a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools rating of 8 out of 10. Average GPA is 3.51, average SAT is 1240 and average ACT is 27. (Graduation rate varies by source, from 93% here to the 96% cited above, depending on year and method.)
The Rancho Campana Advantage:
Rancho Campana High ranks among the top 100 high schools in California on some lists and holds a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. On state tests for 11th grade in the 2024-2025 school year, 86.6% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and 65.64% in math.
Another ranking system places Rancho Campana 195th in California. AP participation is 51%, minority enrollment is 67%, and 34% of students are economically disadvantaged.
The school serves 845 students in grades 9-12 and ranks in the top 20% of California schools for overall test scores. Schoolwide proficiency figures (which come from a different data set than the 11th grade numbers above) run 51% in math and 80 to 84% in reading, both well above the state averages of 34% and 47%.
How Do Camarillo Home Prices Compare to Nearby Markets?
Seeing where Camarillo sits relative to its neighbors helps frame what you are paying for.
Recent Zillow data show a clear spread across the region: Thousand Oaks $994,477, Newbury Park $952,835, Moorpark $901,916, Camarillo $847,145, Ventura $836,926, according to Zillow Research. If you are comparing schools across the region, our Simi Valley schools guide covers that market in the same detail.
That puts Camarillo below the Conejo Valley's priciest communities without giving up much on schools. By the Census Bureau's own measure (which differs from Redfin's and Zillow's), the median home value is $816,305 and the median household income is $114,109, compared with a national median of $79,466, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
About 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, the poverty rate is 7.0%, and other sources put median household income around $111,500, close to the Census figure. That profile tends to support both school performance and property values.
What Makes Camarillo Attractive for Families Beyond Schools?
Schools are one input. Here is what day to day life looks like.
Recreation and Parks:
Camarillo has 22 neighborhood parks, maintained by the Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District, which also runs recreation and athletic programs.
Key family destinations include:
- Camarillo Grove Park: Picnic areas, hiking trails, a dog park, playground, restrooms, BBQ grills and pavilions for larger gatherings
- Pleasant Valley Fields: Families will find lots to do at Pleasant Valley Fields
- Freedom Park: 33.86 acres with six soccer fields, a gymnasium, a BMX raceway, three lighted softball fields, a playground, restrooms and picnic facilities
Local Dining and Coffee Culture:
A few local spots families tend to land at:
- Old Town Cafe: A small family-owned cafe in Old Town, next to the Bella Capri Inn & Suites
- Tree Lounge Coffee: A local favorite for coffee, known for the quality of its beans
- Café Ficelle: Coffee, baked goods and French fare
For more on eating around the region, see our guides to living in Simi Valley, the best restaurants in Moorpark and the best restaurants in Camarillo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Camarillo Schools
What elementary school district serves Camarillo?
Pleasant Valley School District, which serves grades K-8 across 14 schools and 5,808 students. It is one of the higher-ranked districts in Ventura County.
Are Camarillo high schools good compared to other Ventura County schools?
Yes, and Rancho Campana in particular. In one statewide ranking, Rancho Campana placed second in Ventura County behind Oak Park High School (66th in the state), ahead of Westlake High School (152nd), Foothill Technology in Ventura (165th), Santa Susana in Simi Valley (197th), Thousand Oaks High School (409th) and Adolfo Camarillo High School (429th).
How much more expensive are homes in top school areas?
Noticeably more. One estimate puts the average home value in the area around Rancho Campana High School at $1,065,246, versus the citywide median of $825,000. Keep in mind that a premium like this reflects the neighborhoods themselves as much as the school, and high school assignment within Oxnard Union is worth confirming with the district before you write an offer.
What makes Pleasant Valley School District special?
In the district's own words, it emphasizes social and emotional learning, a GATE program and student leadership opportunities for preschool through 8th grade. The practical draw for most families is the choice of themed schools (technology, engineering and arts, among others), plus enrichment and extracurricular options.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Camarillo?
Davis Bartels and the DB Real Estate Group have closed 500+ transactions across Ventura County and the Conejo Valley since 2009, and we keep a first-time buyer guide for the Conejo Valley if that is your situation. If you are weighing a Camarillo move and want a second opinion on a specific neighborhood or school boundary, happy to talk it through, no pressure.
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