Laurel Springs School Photo - Class of 2024

Best Ojai Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 10,010 students in Ojai, CA (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,345 public students). 81% of all K-12 students in Ojai, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Ojai, CA include Villanova Preparatory School, The Thacher School, and Ojai Valley School.
The average tuition cost is $31,637, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,024.
15% of private schools in Ojai, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Ojai Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School Photo
(6)
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Gr: K-12 | 2,210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Besant Hill School
Besant Hill School Photo - Nestled on 520 stunning acres in Ojai Valley, Besant Hill School offers breathtaking views, 3 dorms, an aquatic center, theater, studios, and classrooms tucked among oak trees. Our greenhouses and outdoor sports facilities complete the vibrant, inspiring campus.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley
Special Program Emphasis
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 223-5698
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students
Mother Of Divine Grace School
Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo
(Catholic)
407 Bryant Cir Ste C
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Gr: PK-12 | 6,206 students Tuition listed
Oak Grove School
Oak Grove School Photo - At Oak Grove High School preparing for college also means tapping into your interests, exploring your natural creativity, and developing lifelong practices of intellectual discipline, good communication, self-reflection, understanding, and clear thinking.
(7)
220 West Lomita Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Gr: PK-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ojai Valley School
(4)
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Tuition listed
The Thacher School
The Thacher School Photo - "Education is not merely the making of scholars. It is the making of men and women. It is the training of the younger generation in the art of living for their own greatest good and the greatest good of their fellow citizens." -Sherman Day Thacher
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Villanova Preparatory School
Villanova Preparatory School Photo - Founded in 1924, Villanova Prep is the only Catholic boarding school in the Augustinian tradition. Our 130-acre campus located in Ojai, California, approximately 60 minutes north of Los Angeles, has several athletic and academic facilities to support our students' development of mind, body, and spirit.
(Catholic)
12096 N Ventura Avenue
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1464
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Global Village School
Global Village School Photo - Accredited Distance Learning with a secular curriculum.
Alternative School
(2)
P. O. Box 480
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 646-9792
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Lighthouse School Of Ojai
The Lighthouse School Of Ojai Photo - The Lighthouse School of Ojai
Alternative School
530 West Ojai Avenue, Suite 107
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 633-1171
Gr: 3-8 | 6 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Monica Ros School
783 Mcnell Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8184
Gr: PK-3 | 155 students
Montessori School Of Ojai
Montessori School Of Ojai Photo - Curriculum includes music for all classrooms. Singing, listening, playing instruments and participating in musical presentations are all a part of the music program.
Montessori School
(2)
806 Baldwin Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 649-2525
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Weil Tennis Academy And College Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis
428 Bryant Cir
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Ojai)
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
10,010 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
499 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
59%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1309
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,637
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,250
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$26,317
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
61%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$56.25 million
$34.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.74
# American Indian Students
31 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
272 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
457 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
78 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
4,649 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
60%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,258 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
29%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ojai, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Ojai, CA include Villanova Preparatory School, The Thacher School, and Ojai Valley School.
How many private schools are located in Ojai?
13 private schools are located in Ojai.
How much do private schools cost in Ojai?
The average tuition cost is $31,637, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,024.
How diverse are private schools in Ojai?
Ojai private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Ojai go to private school?
81% of all K-12 students in Ojai are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ojai?
15% of private schools in Ojai are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Ojai are often viewed compared to one another?

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