Besant Hill School of Happy Valley, formerly the Happy Valley School, is an American private, coeducational boarding school and day school in Ojai, California.
Notable subjects are environmental science and sustainability program coupled with a working garden/farm on campus.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1946
Colors
Green, Navy Blue
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and 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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Quick Facts
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
- miles
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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407 Bryant Cir Ste C
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 6,206 students Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
428 Bryant Cir
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
3.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Tuition listed
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