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Ojai Unified School District

414 East Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023-2819
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,083 students in Ojai Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏs in Ojai Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,083 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ojai Unified School District, which is ranked #924 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#904 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
34%
43%
47%
30%
29%
70%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
40%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
53%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,952 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,186 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,952
$19,975
Spending / Student
$21,186
$18,396

Best Ojai Unified School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nordhoff High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 Maricopa Hwy.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Topa Topa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
916 Mountain View Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4366
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Mira Monte Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1216 Loma Dr.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4384
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
114 North Montgomery
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4330
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Meiners Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Lomita Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Gr: K | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Nordhoff Jr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Maricopa Hwy
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4343
Gr: 7-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Summit
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12525 Ojai-santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4300
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
A Place To Grow
400 South Lomita Ave.
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4300

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ojai Unified School District?
Ojai Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,083 students.
What is the rank of Ojai Unified School District?
Ojai Unified School District is ranked #924 out of 1,907 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ojai Unified School District?
53% of Ojai Unified School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ojai Unified School District?
Ojai Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ojai Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,186 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,083 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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