LVUSD is the district that comes up when families want it all: strong academics, serious athletics, and a well-rounded school experience.

Part of a series on Conejo Valley school districts. Also see: Conejo Unified USD | Oak Park USD

I’ve worked with a lot of families deciding between Oak Park and Agoura Hills, and LVUSD is often where the conversation lands when parents say, “We want strong academics, but sports and programs matter too.”

Las Virgenes Unified serves Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Bell Canyon, and the LA County side of Westlake Village.

In this post, I’m focusing specifically on the Conejo Valley communities I work in, Agoura Hills and Westlake Village, since those are the towns most buyers are considering when they find their way to this page.

If you’re looking at either of those towns, here’s everything you need to know about the schools.

All 3 Conejo Valley School Districts

Still Comparing School Districts?

If you’re still comparing LVUSD against Oak Park or CVUSD, start with the full comparison here:

What Is Las Virgenes Unified School District?

Las Virgenes Unified (LVUSD) is a K–12 district serving approximately 9,600 students across communities including Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Bell Canyon, and Westlake Village. It’s the middle child of the three Conejo Valley districts – larger than OPUSD, smaller than CVUSD, and it’s often regarded as the most well-rounded of the three.

According to PublicSchoolReview, LVUSD ranks in the top 10% of all California school districts for combined math and reading proficiency, with a graduation rate around 96%.

Beyond test scores, it’s built a strong reputation for music and arts programs, championship athletics, and specialized offerings like International Baccalaureate, AP Capstone, Dual Language Immersion, and a Public Waldorf School.

The Schools
Agoura Hills & Westlake Village

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | K-5

All four of these elementaries serve neighborhoods in Agoura Hills or the LA County side of Westlake Village. They’re all consistently well-regarded. This isn’t a district where you need to stress about which elementary school you land in.

WHITE OAK ELEMENTARY | WESTLAKE VILLAGE (LA County side)
Overall 8/10 | Test Scores 10/10

Serves Westlake Village neighborhoods within LVUSD, including communities like First Neighborhood. Known for a strong neighborhood-school feel and active parent involvement. Feeds into Lindero Canyon Middle School.

WILLOW ELEMENTARY | AGOURA HILLS
Overall 8/10 | Test Scores 10/10

One of the larger elementaries in the district. Consistently well-reviewed by families. Serves popular neighborhoods like Morrison Ranch Homes and Chateau Park Townhomes.

YERBA ELEMENTARY | AGOURA HILLS
Overall 8/10 | Test Scores 9/10

The newest elementary in the district, known for a tight-knit community feel and an engaged parent body. Serves neighborhoods in Agoura Hills including Lake Lindero Homes

SUMAC ELEMENTARY | AGOURA HILLS
Overall 7/10 | Test Scores 9/10

Home to LVUSD’s Spanish/English dual language immersion program — a popular option for families interested in early bilingual education. Serves Agoura Hills neighborhoods including Fountainwood Homes

I’ve never had a buyer panic over which LVUSD elementary they’d land in. The differences here are subtle compared to some larger districts.

*scores provided by GreatSchools.org

MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8

LINDERO CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL | AGOURA HILLS
Overall 5/10 | Test Scores 9/10

Lindero Canyon serves students from all the Agoura Hills and Westlake Village (LA County) elementaries. It’s one of the larger middle schools in LVUSD, with strong programs across academics, electives, and athletics. If you’re buying in either of these towns, this is where your middle schooler will attend.

HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12

AGOURA HIGH SCHOOL | AGOURA HILLS
Overall 9/10 | Test Scores 8/10

If you’re buying in Agoura Hills or the LA County side of Westlake Village, your kids go to Agoura High. With approximately 2,600+ students, it’s one of the larger high schools in the area and regularly appears on U.S. News Best High Schools rankings.

Agoura High is strong across the board with academics, athletics, and performing arts. It’s where LVUSD’s reputation for being a “well-rounded” district really shows up. The academic program is rigorous, the sports teams compete seriously, and the arts programs are genuinely award-winning.

How does Agoura High compare to the other local high schools? Locally, it’s generally considered just a step behind Westlake High (CVUSD) for overall program breadth, and behind Oak Park High for pure academics, but both of those gaps are narrower than many people assume. Agoura High significantly outperforms most high schools in Southern California.

Which School District Is Westlake Village In?
The Westlake Village Boundary Explained

This is the question I get most often from buyers looking at Westlake Village, and it trips people up constantly.

Westlake Village sits on the LA County/Ventura County line, and that line cuts right through the middle of Westlake lake. Which side you’re on determines your school district.

Here’s what makes this so confusing: Westlake High School – often considered the top overall high school in the area – is in CVUSD, not LVUSD. So if Westlake High is the priority, you want the Ventura County side of Westlake Village, which is technically part of Thousand Oaks.

Conversely, if you buy on the LA County side of Westlake Village, your kids go to Agoura High, which is an excellent school, but not the one many buyers automatically assume they’re getting.

I’ve had more than one buyer assume they were buying into Westlake High only to realize they were on the LA County side. It’s a common and very fixable mistake, but only if you check before making an offer.

I explain that in more detail in my guide to the Nuances of Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks.

The bottom line: A Westlake Village address does not tell you which school district you’re in. You have to check the specific address.

I can confirm the district for any address in seconds — just ask.

What Makes LVUSD Different From the Other Districts?

What I think separates LVUSD from the other two is the program menu. Things like:

• International Baccalaureate for kids headed toward a rigorous college-prep track
• AP Capstone for students who want to go deeper than standard AP courses
• Spanish/English dual language immersion starting in elementary school
• A Public Waldorf School for families who want an alternative teaching approach

Not every district offers that range of programs. LVUSD does, which gives families more options if their child already has a particular interest or path they want to explore.

Who Is LVUSD Right For?

LVUSD is likely a great fit if:

• You want strong academics along with strong sports and extracurricular programs, not a trade-off between the two.
• Your child has specific interests (arts, music, IB, bilingual education) that benefit from specialized programs
• You’re considering Agoura Hills or the LA County side of Westlake Village
• You want an excellent district without the same academic intensity and price premium often associated with Oak Park.

You might weigh other districts if:

• Pure academic rankings are your top priority (Oak Park USD edges LVUSD here)
• You’re specifically targeting Westlake High School (that’s CVUSD, not LVUSD)
• You want to understand all your options before committing to a town

Families can apply for interdistrict transfer through the district’s open enrollment process.

What Makes LVUSD Different From the Other Districts?

I’d describe LVUSD as the district that doesn’t make you choose.

Here’s what I mean:

Oak Park is the academics-first district. If test scores and college readiness are everything, Oak Park wins. But you’re giving something up on the sports and extracurricular side.

Westlake High (CVUSD) is the most well rounded. Academics, athletics, electives. It’s the one most parents point to when they say “best overall high school in the area.”

LVUSD sits between the two, and for many families that balance is exactly the appeal. Academics are strong, but the district is also known for athletics, arts, and a broader range of programs than you’ll find in Oak Park. For families who want both strong academics and a full school experience, it tends to check a lot of boxes.

Learn more about the other two school districts serving the Conejo Valley:

FAQs About LVUSD