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#347 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 11% of private schools
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
High School
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road, Ojai, CA 93023
About Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is a private high school in Ojai, CA 93023. The school serves approximately 56 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2/10, placing it in the 89.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an below average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $82,298, where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 8 public schools in Ojai, Besant Hill School of Happy Valley rates lower overall (3.2 vs 3.9 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Besant Hill School of Happy Valley compares to the 8 public schools in Ojai, CA
All Schools in Ojai
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Besant Hill School of Happy Valley (this school) | 3.2 |
| Topa Topa Elementary | 3.4 |
| Legacy High | 4.5 |
| Summit | 1.6 |
| Nordhoff High | 8.0 |
| Nordhoff Jr. High | 4.1 |
| Meiners Oaks Elementary | 3.9 |
| Mira Monte Elementary | 4.2 |
| Valley Oak Charter | 1.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road, Ojai, CA 93023
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BESANT HILL SCHOOL OF HAPPY VALLEY Ojai | 0.0 mi | 3.2 |
| MONICA ROS SCHOOL Ojai | 1.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Monica Ros School Ojai | 1.5 mi | 3.2 |
| The Thacher School Ojai | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Mother of Divine Grace Ojai | 3.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Topa Topa Elementary Ojai | 3.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Weil Tennis Academy and College Preparatory School Ojai | 3.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Legacy High Ojai | 3.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Summit Ojai | 3.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Laurel Springs Ojai | 4.0 mi | 3.2 |
| Global Village School Ojai | 4.0 mi | 3.2 |
| Ojai Valley School Ojai | 4.4 mi | 3.2 |
| OJAI VALLEY SCHOOL Ojai | 4.4 mi | 3.2 |
| VILLANOVA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Ojai | 4.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Nordhoff Jr. High Ojai | 4.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Nordhoff High Ojai | 4.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Meiners Oaks Elementary Ojai | 5.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Mira Monte Elementary Ojai | 5.6 mi | 4.2 |
| OAK GROVE SCHOOL Ojai | 5.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Valley Oak Charter Ojai | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,298
Median Home Value
$888,700
Median Rent
$1,831/mo
Population
21,559
College Educated
41.1%
Homeownership
73.5%
Avg Commute
28.1 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
51
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BESANT HILL SCHOOL OF HAPPY VALLEY Ojai, CA | 3.2 |
| Global Village School Ojai, CA | 3.2 |
| Spectrum Center Tara Hills Campus San Pablo, CA | 3.2 |
| Weil Tennis Academy and College Preparatory School Ojai, CA | 3.2 |
| Ark Independent Studies Santa Cruz, CA | 3.3 |
| Boyle Heights Continuation Los Angeles, CA | 3.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
What grades does Besant Hill School of Happy Valley serve?
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Besant Hill School of Happy Valley?
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Besant Hill School of Happy Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Besant Hill School of Happy Valley rank in CA?
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is ranked #347 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Besant Hill School of Happy Valley's MySchoolScout rating?
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley has a composite rating of 3.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Besant Hill School of Happy Valley a private school?
Yes, Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Ventura
- Phone
- (805) 646-4343
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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