MODG is a Catholic, classical distance learning program based in Ojai, CA.
Since 1995, Mother of Divine Grace School has been providing parents with the information, resources, and support necessary to educate their children according to the classical tradition. Each family in our program is guided in implementing the MODG curricula and syllabi in a highly personalized way that also meets our rigorous standards.
MODG is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6,206 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,778
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mother Of Divine Grace School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
6,206 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1194
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Our Tuition (Enrollment) fees are per family. The family tuition fee is based on the highest grade level of your enrolled student(s). This is the cost for the highest grade level offered.
Admissions Director
Paul Grimes
Application URL
School Notes
- "We exist to help Catholic families raise their children in a living Catholic culture in their homes, mentoring them in using the MODG Catholic classical curriculum to lead their children to good judgment concerning the good, true and beautiful."-Laura Berquist, Founder of MODG.
- Based on thefour stages of learning, our curriculum provides students with material that corresponds to their natural intellectual development. Although we are based in the United States of America, we serve over 6,300 students worldwide, in 28 countries.
- Our goalsare to lead our graduates to success, to support our parents, and to build strong families. We do this by providing outstanding academic formation in an integrated, engaging program. Please explore our website for more information onthe various levels of support we offer, and feel free toreach out to usin the office. We love to talk about our school, and we hope that we are able to help your family raise your children to be strong students and faithful Catholics!
- Visit our website to learn more about our curriculum today: www.modg.org
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mother Of Divine Grace School cost?
Mother Of Divine Grace School's tuition is approximately $1,778 for private students.
What schools are Mother Of Divine Grace School often compared to?
Mother Of Divine Grace School is often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Springs School by visitors of our site.
What is Mother Of Divine Grace School's ranking?
Mother Of Divine Grace School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mother Of Divine Grace School?
The application deadline for Mother Of Divine Grace School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Mother Of Divine Grace School vs. Laurel Springs School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mother Of Divine Grace School is Weil Tennis Academy And College Preparatory School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ojai Valley School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Weil Tennis Academy And College Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis
428 Bryant Cir
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Tuition listed
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3,080 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Lighthouse School Of Ojai ![The Lighthouse School Of Ojai Photo - 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
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 633-1171
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 6 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Tuition 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.]( "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
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1464
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Weil Tennis Academy And College Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis
428 Bryant Cir
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Tuition listed
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3,080 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Tuition 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.]( "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
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1464
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
220 West Lomita Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Weil Tennis Academy And College Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis
428 Bryant Cir
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3403
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Tuition listed
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3,080 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Lighthouse School Of Ojai ![The Lighthouse School Of Ojai Photo - 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
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 633-1171
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 6 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Tuition 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.]( "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
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1464
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Tuition listed
220 West Lomita Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
806 Baldwin Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 649-2525
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 649-2525
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
346 N. Kimball Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 641-0187
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 641-0187
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.4 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
1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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