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Schools in 93023 — Ojai, California

93023 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.1 — 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.8 to 58.1, a 38.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
39.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.3
19.8 – 58.1
Avg Exceeded %
14.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 93023 schools perform

The top-ranked school is El Camino High with a Scope Score of 58 and 27.9% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93023 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.3 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 93023 averages 27.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93023 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93023
93023Ojai639.1
93021Moorpark1054.7+15.7
93016Fillmore332.0-7.0
93030Oxnard1233.0-6.0
93015Fillmore341.4+2.4
93013Carpinteria545.1+6.0

School archetypes in 93023

1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93023 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93023

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1El Camino High
Ventura Unified Strong All-Around
58Ventura27.9%52.9%17.2%0.7%
2Nordhoff High
Ojai Unified Building Momentum
56Ventura22.4%43.4%20.5%1.5%
3Mira Monte Elementary
Ojai Unified On the Rise
41Ventura14.5%39.8%18.0%0.5%
4Topa Topa Elementary
Ojai Unified Building Momentum
39Ventura13.1%37.2%15.6%0.1%
5Summit
Ojai Unified Building Momentum
21Ventura9.1%22.7%49.2%1.0%
6Legacy High
Ojai Unified Building Momentum
20Ventura0.0%0.0%42.2%3.5%

Schools in 93023 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93023

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Ojai good?
Ojai's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1/100, which is 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Ojai?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Ojai is El Camino High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 27.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Ojai schools compare to the state average?
Ojai elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.8 to 58.1, a 38.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Ojai?
Ojai has 6 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.