For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,114 students in Ojai, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ojai, CA are El Camino High School, Nordhoff High School and Legacy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ojai, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ojai have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Ojai, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nordhoff High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ojai, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Camino High School
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61 Day Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 289-7955
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 289-7955
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
114 North Montgomery
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4330
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4330
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Valley Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 El Centro St.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4421
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4421
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Summit
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12525 Ojai-santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4300
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4300
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Ojai, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
650 Carne Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
12525 Ojai/santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4391
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4391
Gr: K-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ojai, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ojai, CA include El Camino High School, Nordhoff High School and Legacy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ojai?
5 public high schools are located in Ojai.
What is the racial composition of students in Ojai?
Ojai public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ojai are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ojai include: Legacy High School vs. Nordhoff High School, Legacy High School vs. El Camino High School, El Camino High School vs. Nordhoff High School
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