For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,084 students in 93023, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 11,437 private students). 18% of all K-12 students in 93023, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93023, CA are El Camino High School, Nordhoff High School and Topa Topa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93023 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93023, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93023, CA Public Schools (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 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Topa Topa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 Mountain View Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4366
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4366
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Mira Monte Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1216 Loma Dr.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4384
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4384
Gr: K-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
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 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Meiners Oaks Early Education
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Lomita Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Gr: K | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
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 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 93023, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93023, CA include El Camino High School, Nordhoff High School and Topa Topa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93023?
7 public schools are located in 93023.
What percentage of students in 93023 go to public school?
18% of all K-12 students in 93023 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93023?
93023 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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