Education

Ventura County encompasses 21 school districts, 3 community colleges, and a four year university. Our K-12 public school population approaches an enrollment of 140,000 with educational opportunities as diverse as the districts we serve.

There are no DOD schools on board Naval Base Ventura County.

Naval Base Ventura County is surrounded by several cities which house most of our personnel. Each of these cities-Camarillo, Oxnard, and Port Hueneme-has its own elementary school district or districts. All three are serviced by the same High School District.

Elementary school children living onboard Point Mugu attend Ocean View School District schools. Those living in housing in Camarillo attend Pleasant Valley School District schools. Those living in housing at Port Hueneme attend the Hueneme School District. People living off-base in the surrounding areas are serviced by several elementary districts. All children are bused to their schools on the Point Mugu site. Bus service around the county and at Port Hueneme varies depending on distance from the school. Lunch is provided at all public school free of charge. Before and after school programs vary by school. The GATE program is offered for exceptional children and varies by school. Football, soccer, tennis, basketball, swimming is offered by most schools. 

More specific information may be obtained by contacting the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools at 805-383-1900 or visiting their website. This information can be obtained by calling any of the school districts listed or by contacting the School Liaison Officer at 805-982-3832.

Many public schools offer independent study or home-based study as an option. California has a growing number of charter schools which offer different types of schooling in non-traditional settings. To learn what options your local schools offer, start by asking the public school district in which you live what programs allow schooling at home. Parents can also file a Private School Affidavit to the California Department of Education to provide home schooling. Please contact the NBVC School Liaison Officer for more information.

NBVC School Liasion Officer COntact Information: 

Edith Contrera​s

Email: edith.contreras3.naf@us.navy.mil

CEll: 805-998-0777

DSN: 551-3832

Enrollment Requirements

Kindergarten Admission and Registration Requirements

• Proof of Immunization for polio, measles (rubella), German measles (rubella), diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are required.
• Proof of a complete physical examination will be required by state law before the child enters kindergarten or the first grade. Parents may choose to fulfill that requirement when preparing their child for admission to kindergarten. A child who has been lawfully admitted to public or private school kindergarten, as defined by the State of California, in California or any other state, and has completed one year therein shall be admitted to first grade regardless of age.

Other Grades

Upon transfer to your next duty station, you are encouraged to maintain and carry with you your children's school records, including (1) records from prior school(s) with most recent report cards and test results, (2) immunization/medical records, (3) birth certificate.

Elementary school children living onboard Point Mugu attend Ocean View School District schools. Those living in housing in Camarillo attend Pleasant Valley School District schools. Those living in housing at Port Hueneme attend the Hueneme School District. People living off-base in the surrounding areas are serviced by several elementary districts. More specific information may be obtained by contacting the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools at 805-383-1900 or visiting their website Ventura County Superintendent Website.

Naval Base Ventura County is truly fortunate to be in the middle of an area having three community colleges. These colleges accept all military as "California residents" for the purpose of tuition and spouses of active duty are considered "California residents" for the first year of the sponsor's tour.

There are a generous number of colleges and universities within commutable distance of Naval Base Ventura County.  Active duty should get in touch with the Navy College Virtual Education Center Office at 1-877-838-1659 for assistance with educational requirements and questions.