For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 508 students in Ojai, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ojai, CA are Valley Oak Charter, Nordhoff Jr. High School and Summit. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ojai, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ojai have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ojai, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
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 middle schools in Ojai, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ojai, CA include Valley Oak Charter, Nordhoff Jr. High School and Summit.
How many public middle schools are located in Ojai?
3 public middle schools are located in Ojai.
What is the racial composition of students in Ojai?
Ojai public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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