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10 schools in Ojai

California · Public K-12

Ojai's public schools total 10 across the city, with enrollment of about 2,083 and an average school size near 208.

7-year change in Ojai

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,083
-433 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 58%
% Hispanic
39%
was 36%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
A Place to GrowElementaryM-M·
Legacy HighHigh09-1237
Meiners Oaks Early EducationElementaryKG-KG71
Mira Monte ElementaryElementaryKG-06523
Nordhoff HighHigh09-12576
Nordhoff Jr. HighMiddle07-08271
San Antonio ElementaryCombinedM-M·
SummitCombinedKG-12183
Topa Topa ElementaryElementaryKG-06347
Valley Oak CharterCombinedKG-1275

About Ojai

Ojai is a moderately sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 10 schools and 2,083 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 3 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 208, noticeably below the state mean of about 578.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Ojai has contracted 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,516 students to 2,083. Over that span, Ojai lost 1 school, going from 9 to 8. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 58% to 54%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Ojai discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ojai?
Ojai, California has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,083 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Ojai?
Ojai has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 3 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Ojai?
Nordhoff High is the largest public school in Ojai by enrollment, with approximately 576 students.
What school districts serve Ojai?
Ojai is served by 2 public school districts, including Ojai Unified, Valley Oak Charter District.
What grade levels do public schools in Ojai cover?
Public schools in Ojai serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Ojai?
1 of the 10 public schools in Ojai are charter schools.