Ventura County has 16 DMV-licensed driving schools offering behind-the-wheel training across 6 cities, from Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks in the east through Camarillo to Oxnard, Ventura and Santa Paula in the west. Every city with a licensed school has its own page below. Every listing is checked against the California DMV occupational license registry, and each shows the year the DMV issued the school’s current license, its Google rating, and the behind-the-wheel price it publishes.
Ventura County driving schools at a glance
Compare what all 16 schools charge, side by side →
16 schools · 6 cities
Simi Valley
The most licensed schools in the county, with a DMV office on Alamo Street.
Thousand Oaks
Includes Newbury Park; DMV field office on Avenida de los Arboles.
Longest-held DMV licenses among driving schools in Ventura County
| # | School | City | Current license since | 6-hr price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dollar Driving School of Ventura | Ventura | 199432 yrs | 4.8★91 reviews | $430 |
| 2 | Angels Driving School | Simi Valley | 199432 yrs | 4.2★5 reviews | $449 |
| 3 | A LDS Choose the Right Driving Experience | Santa Paula | 199630 yrs | under 5 reviews | call |
| 4 | Surepass Driving School | Simi Valley | 199828 yrs | 4.9★65 reviews | $475 |
| 5 | Good CARma Driving School | Thousand Oaks | 200124 yrs | under 5 reviews | call |
| 6 | Elite Driving Academy | Simi Valley | 200323 yrs | 4.8★25 reviews | $470 |
| 7 | Safeway Driving School | Simi Valley | 200719 yrs | 4.8★43 reviews | $475 |
| 8 | I Drive Driving School | Oxnard | 200718 yrs | 4.7★34 reviews | $465 |
| 9 | America Driving School | Oxnard | 201213 yrs | under 5 reviews | call |
| 10 | Life Safety Driving School | Thousand Oaks | 201313 yrs | 4.8★146 reviews | $450 |
Ranked by the date the California DMV issued each school's current occupational license (public record); a school that re-licensed under a new entity shows the newer date. Prices as stated by each school.
Ventura County driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in Ventura County?
- This directory lists 16 DMV-licensed driving schools in Ventura County that teach behind-the-wheel in person, across 6 cities.
- Which Ventura County driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- Ranked by the date the DMV issued each school's current license, Dollar Driving School of Ventura (1994), Angels Driving School in Simi Valley (1994), A LDS Choose the Right Driving Experience in Santa Paula (1996) and Surepass Driving School in Simi Valley (1998) top the list. A school that re-licensed under a new owner shows the newer date.
- How much does behind-the-wheel training cost in Ventura County?
- As collected in October 2026, 10 schools publish a price for the state-required 6-hour package, from $430 to $498 (median $473). A car for the DMV road test is a separate add-on at most schools, from about $190 to $450 depending on the school and how much practice time comes with it. The price comparison page lists every school's figure.
- Do I need drivers ed before behind-the-wheel lessons?
- Yes. California teens aged 15½ to 17½ must complete a DMV-approved 30-hour driver education course to get the learner's permit that behind-the-wheel lessons require. The online course is $44.99.
- Where are the DMV field offices in Ventura County?
- Field offices: Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Ventura, plus the Oxnard Express office in Port Hueneme. Camarillo has no field office; Oxnard and Santa Paula are the nearest. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
Each school is listed with its address, phone and DMV license number, verifiable with the CA DMV. Data from CA DMV public records; verify independently.