Somis is also located in a rich educational setting, with highly awarded K-12 public and private schools, and a rich array of distinguish colleges and universities. So, with its easy access to local highways and public transportation, safe neighborhoods, clean air, bucolic setting, and the dynamic employment opportunities that Ventura and Los Angeles metropolitan centers offer. It’s no wonder Somis has the highest median home sale price in Ventura County (Trulia).

Somis School is a special place, serving students in Transitional kindergarten through the eighth grade. The Somis School District has been in continuous operation since 1895.  The small, family oriented environment is designed to meet the physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs of our children and our community. Somis School creates a seamless path through the elementary grades, allowing families to attend one school from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. The instructional program and curriculum address the unique ways in which each student learns.

District and School Setting
The School campus houses the District office, and a comprehensive TK-8 school. Featuring current technology available in every classroom.  Monthly Board meetings are held in the school library and the public is encouraged to attend.  A new electronic marquee keeps the community informed of the many activities that are happening on a daily basis.

Music instruction is offered to all students TK-8. Families and community members are invited to attend 2 performances each year. Somis school also offers hands-on art instruction with local artists for students in grades 1-8. A large playground and lighted fields serve both the school and the community, including baseball, football and soccer leagues.  Working in partnership with all of the neighbors, the school is the center of activities, opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom.

Other school districts in the Somis area are Oxnard USD,  Camarillo High, Rancho Campana High, Pleasant Valley USD, Saint Bonaventure High, Oaks Christian and California State University Channel Islands