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Elementary Schools in Ojai, California

Below Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 35.3/100

Ojai, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 35.3/100 — 8.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Nordhoff High at 56/100, where 22.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Ojai schools average 11.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.1% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.2
19.8 – 56.0
Avg Exceeded %
11.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
29.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Ojai schools compare

Ojai's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.3 — 8.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.8 to 56.0, a 36.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Nordhoff High with a Scope Score of 56 and 22.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Ojai averages 29.1%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Ojai ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Nordhoff High
Ojai Unified Building Momentum
22.4%Solid
56/100
2Mira Monte Elementary
Ojai Unified Building Momentum
14.5%Developing
41/100
3Topa Topa Elementary
Ojai Unified Building Momentum
13.1%Developing
39/100
4Summit
Ojai Unified Building Momentum
9.1%Needs Support
21/100
5Legacy High
Ojai Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
20/100

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.

Private Schools in Ojai

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Ojai Valley School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 271 students
4:1Private
Oak Grove School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 213 students
10:1Private
Villanova Preparatory School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 188 students
7:1Private
Monica Ros School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-3 · 78 students
10:1Private
Montessori School of Ojai
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 76 students
15:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ojai

  • 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 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.3/100, which is 8.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.8% 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 Nordhoff High with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 22.4% 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 35.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.8 to 56.0, a 36.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Ojai?
Ojai has 5 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.

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