For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 508 students in Ojai, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ojai, CA are Valley Oak Charter, Nordhoff Jr. High School and Summit. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ojai, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ojai have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ojai, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 El Centro St.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4421
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4421
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
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 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Summit
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12525 Ojai-santa Paula 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%
Ojai, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
650 Carne Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
12525 Ojai/santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4391
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4391
Gr: K-6 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ojai, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ojai, CA include Valley Oak Charter, Nordhoff Jr. High School and Summit.
How many public middle schools are located in Ojai?
3 public middle schools are located in Ojai.
What is the racial composition of students in Ojai?
Ojai public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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