The public schools that serve the children of the Cove are excellent.

• Students in public school grades K-5 attend Westlake Elementary School. Westlake School is located 0.76 miles from the gateway to the Cove. It is within easy walking distance. Westlake Elementary is a California Distinguished School.
• Students in public school grades 6-8 attend Colina Middle School. Colina Intermediate is located 2.47 miles from the gateway to the Cove. It is served by public school busses. Colina Middle school is a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School.
• Students in public school grades 9-12 attend Westlake High School. Westlake High is located 1.51 miles from the gateway to the Cove. It is served by public school busses. Westlake High School is a California Distinguished School.

There are several excellent private schools, both religious and non sectarian located within easy commuting distance of the Cove. Listed below is a representative sample of private schools within 10 miles of the Cove that have web sites.

• First Baptist Academy (K-9) (Co-Ed)
• Hillcrest Christian School (K-12) (Co-Ed)
• La Reina Catholic High School (9-12) (Girls only)
• Newbury Park Adventist Academy (9-12) (Co-Ed)
• Oaks Christian School (6-12) (Co-Ed)
• Pinecrest School (K-6) (Co-Ed)