Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley
About the School
- Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley in Ojai, CA, serves 73 students in grades 9 through 12 in a nonsectarian, rural setting.
- Founded in 1946, the school is one of the oldest private high schools in the state of California.
- The student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 13 full–time teachers for a small, focused campus community.
- Approximately 30% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
- The school offers a private California high school option in a rural area near Ojai, with tuition figures comparable to local averages for high schools.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1946
Colors
Green, Navy Blue
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyote
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley's ranking?
Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley?
The application deadline for Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley is Besant Hill School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Monica Ros School (1.5 miles away)
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Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 155 students
783 Mcnell Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8184
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 13
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 6,206 students
Catholic
407 Bryant Cir Ste C
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students
Specialized Curriculum
428 Bryant Cir
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 13
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 6,206 students
Catholic
407 Bryant Cir Ste C
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students
Specialized Curriculum
428 Bryant Cir
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 3,080 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 41
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 155 students
783 Mcnell Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8184
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 6,206 students
Catholic
407 Bryant Cir Ste C
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students
Specialized Curriculum
428 Bryant Cir
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 3,080 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 41
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Alternative School
530 West Ojai Avenue, Suite 107
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 633-1171
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 155 students
783 Mcnell Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8184
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 6,206 students
Catholic
407 Bryant Cir Ste C
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
220 West Lomita Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
806 Baldwin Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 649-2525
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
3.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
4.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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