Schools

Ventura County is home to 20 school districts and 210 schools with a total student enrollment of 142,000 students.
 

Ventura County Office of Education provides educational support services to school districts, students, and families. They operate schools that serve educationally disadvantaged students, provide career education programs and coordinate countywide academic competitions. Information about their schools, programs, and other Ventura County schools, including charter schools, can be found on their website.
 

School districts directly surrounding Naval Base Ventura County are:
Hueneme Elementary School District serves students in K-8 living in Pt. Hueneme Housing.
Ocean View School District serves students in K-8 living in Pt. Mugu Housing.
Pleasant Valley School District serves students in K-8 living in Catalina Heights (Camarillo) Housing.
Oxnard Union High School District serves high school (grades 9-12) students living in Pt. Mugu, Pt. Hueneme, Oxnard, Camarillo, and their unincorporated areas.
Oxnard Elementary School District serves students in K-8 living in the City of Oxnard.
Rio School District serves students living in the El Rio and River Park area.
Ventura Unified School District serves students in K-12 living in the City of Ventura.

Homeschooling
California does not have specific homeschooling laws; however, the following options allow families to school their children in the home.
 
1. Establish a home-based private school by filing the Private School Affidavit with the California Department of Education
2. Enroll children in a private school that offers independent study
3. Enroll in a public school independent study program or public charter school that offers a homeschool program
4. A parent with a valid California teaching credential, for the grades being taught, can use the tutorial option

5. Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is the nation’s largest, homeschool advocacy organization.