Camarillo has 1 DMV-licensed driving school. There is no DMV field office in Camarillo: the Oxnard and Santa Paula offices are each about nine miles from the Camarillo school. The licensed schools in Oxnard, Santa Paula and Thousand Oaks are the nearest alternatives and are listed below with distances. Ventura County has about 16 licensed schools in total. Teens aged 15½ to 17½ need the 30-hour drivers ed course and a learner’s permit before the first lesson.
Camarillo driving schools at a glance
Compare Camarillo driving schools
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| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | Per hour | DMV test car | Pickup | Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Level Up Driving AcademyLic. E0302 | 20242 yrs | 5.0★29 reviews | call | n/a | Yes | unknown | English | Mon-Sun 9 AM - 8 PM |
Current license since = the date the California DMV issued the school's current occupational license (public record). A school that re-licensed under a new owner or business entity shows the newer date, so it is a license-record fact, not years in business. Prices and hours are as stated on each school's own website or listing and change without notice; confirm before booking. Per hour = stated package price divided by package hours.
Level Up Driving Academy
Level Up Driving Academy is based at 360 Mobil Ave in Camarillo and offers one-on-one behind-the-wheel lessons for teens and adults, taught in 2-hour sessions in a dual-control 4-door sedan. Its programs include the California 6-hour teen package, adult and refresher lessons, defensive driving, driver improvement and DMV test preparation, and it offers use of its training vehicle for the DMV drive test. Lessons are scheduled Monday through Friday across Camarillo, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and other Ventura County communities.
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License data from CA DMV public records; verify independently. Online-only providers licensed in Camarillo are excluded here because they don't offer local in-person lessons. Spot something wrong? Report an issue with a listing.
More driving schools near Camarillo
Camarillo has one licensed school, so most families also compare these DMV-licensed schools in neighboring cities, listed nearest first with straight-line distance from Camarillo.
| School | City | Distance | Current license since | 6-hr price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Safety Driving SchoolLic. E4617 | Thousand Oaks | 7.2 mi | 201313 yrs | 4.8★146 reviews | $450 |
| I Drive Driving SchoolLic. E4304 | Oxnard | 7.8 mi | 200718 yrs | 4.7★34 reviews | $465 |
| Excel Driving SchoolLic. E2149 | Oxnard | 7.9 mi | 20197 yrs | 4.8★154 reviews | call |
| A LDS Choose the Right Driving ExperienceLic. E3377 | Santa Paula | 8.2 mi | 199630 yrs | under 5 reviews | call |
| America Driving SchoolLic. E4573 | Oxnard | 8.6 mi | 201213 yrs | under 5 reviews | call |
| AT Driving School of Santa PaulaLic. E0776 | Santa Paula | 9.7 mi | 2026first year | under 5 reviews | call |
Distances are straight-line from the Camarillo listing; driving time varies. Each linked city page compares every licensed school there.
How a teen gets licensed in Camarillo
- At 15 and a half, finish the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course. Online it is $44.99 and self-paced; it earns the certificate the DMV needs for a permit.
- Book a permit appointment at the Oxnard DMV or Santa Paula DMV office, bring the drivers ed certificate, proof of identity and residency, and pass the 46-question knowledge test.
- Hold the permit at least 6 months and log 50 hours of supervised practice, 10 of them at night.
- Complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with a DMV-licensed school in or near Camarillo (compare the listings above).
- Book the road test at the Oxnard DMV or Santa Paula DMV office; several local schools rent a car for the test if the family car is not suitable.
Teen driver? Start here
Behind-the-wheel comes after drivers ed.
California teens 15½ to 17½ need the DMV-approved 30-hour course first. That is what earns the permit these lessons require.
How to choose a driving school in Camarillo
- Confirm the school's DMV license is active (verify link on every listing) and note how long the current license has been held
- Ask whether the price includes the full 6 hours behind-the-wheel, and what a DMV test car costs on top
- Check pickup and drop-off from home or school, and how lessons are scheduled (2-hour blocks are typical)
- Compare Google ratings against review count; a 4.9 from 200 reviews says more than a 5.0 from 6
- Ask about instructor experience, dual-brake vehicles and lessons in your language if needed
- For teens: finish drivers ed first so the permit is in hand before the first lesson
Camarillo driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in Camarillo?
- 1. Every school listed here holds an active California DMV occupational license and teaches behind-the-wheel in person; Ventura County as a whole has about 16. Because Camarillo has a single licensed school, the page also lists the 6 nearest licensed schools in neighboring cities, with distances.
- How much do behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Camarillo?
- No Camarillo school publishes its behind-the-wheel price online, so call for a quote. Across Ventura County, schools that do publish a price charge $430 to $498 for the 6-hour package (median $473). A car for the DMV road test is usually a separate add-on. The 30-hour drivers ed course is a separate cost; online it is $44.99.
- Where do I take my driving test near Camarillo?
- The nearest DMV field offices are Oxnard DMV (4050 Saviers Road, Oxnard 93033, about 8.7 miles from the center of Camarillo) and Santa Paula DMV (250 W Harvard Boulevard, Suite A, Santa Paula 93060, about 8.8 miles from the center of Camarillo). Knowledge and road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Which Camarillo driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- Level Up Driving Academy, whose current DMV license dates from 2024. That is the date the DMV issued the license the school holds today; a school that re-licensed under a new owner shows the newer date, so treat it as a license-record fact rather than years in business.
- Do I need drivers ed before behind-the-wheel lessons in Camarillo?
- Teens 15 and a half to 17 and a half do. California requires a DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course before the learner's permit, then 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction from a licensed school like the ones above, plus 50 hours of supervised practice. Adults 18 and over can book behind-the-wheel lessons directly. The online drivers ed course is $44.99.