For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,008 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.
Public Schools in Ojai Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,008 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ojai Unified School District, which is ranked #927 of all 1,903 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.
Overall District Rank
#904 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Graduation Rate
70%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,738 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$50 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,405
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,738
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ojai Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nordhoff High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Maricopa Hwy.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4343
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Topa Topa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 Mountain View Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4366
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4366
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Mira Monte Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1216 Loma Dr.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4384
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4384
Gr: K-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 El Paseo Rd.
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4330
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4330
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Meiners Oaks Early Education
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Lomita Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Gr: K | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Nordhoff Jr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Maricopa Hwy
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4343
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4343
Gr: 7-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Summit
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 Carne Rd.
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4300
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4300
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ojai Unified School District?
Ojai Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,008 students.
What is the rank of Ojai Unified School District?
Ojai Unified School District is ranked #927 out of 1,903 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?
54% of Ojai Unified School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ojai Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,738 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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