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B- 3.4 California, US
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation C
Academics B
Extracurriculars B
Community A-
Reviews B-
Educating young people for nearly a century, Ojai Valley School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Our students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, dedicated teachers, and extracurricular programs that include athletics, arts and music, equestrian, and outdoor education.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$70500
Enrollment
323
International Students
11%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
43%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$2.6 millions
AP
20
Average SAT Score
1190
Class Size
12
Boarding %
27

Matriculation

(2019-2022)
Ranking University/College Students
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 6
#25 New York University 2
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1

Academics

AP Courses

(20)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Psychology
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
Computer Science A
Physics 1
Physics 2
Computer Science Principles
Seminar
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Sports

(12)
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Fitness
Flag Football
Golf
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Fitness
Flag Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weightlifting
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(26)
Acting
Archery
Chorus
Community Service
Computers
Creative Writing
Acting
Archery
Chorus
Community Service
Computers
Creative Writing
Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
International Studies
Journalism
Kayaking
Kickboxing
Leadership
Performing Arts
Photography & Video
Rock Climbing
Ropes Course
Surfing
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Woodshop
Yearbook
Yoga
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Arts

(12)
Choir
Dance
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Theater
Choir
Dance
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Theater
Voice
Ceramics
Drawing
Photography
Studio Art
Video Production
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Contact Info

http://www.ovs.org
723 El Paseo Road Ojai, CA 93023
805-646-1423
admission@ovs.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 3-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1911
Campus Size: 195 acres
Boarding Rate: 27%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr., ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 9550
SSAT: 5536
ISEE: 52262
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Frequently Ask Questions about Ojai Valley School

Tell me a bit about Ojai Valley School.
Ojai Valley School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1911 , and currently has about 323 students, 11.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.ovs.org.
Does Ojai Valley School have rigorous academic requirements?
Ojai Valley School is offering 20 AP courses.

Ojai Valley School also have 43% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Ojai Valley School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019-2022, some students attended Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University, University of California: Berkeley, University of California: Los Angeles and New York University.
What is the application requirement for Ojai Valley School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Ojai Valley School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Ojai Valley School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Ojai Valley School in 2024 is $70,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@ovs.org .
Where is Ojai Valley School located?
Ojai Valley School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Ojai Valley School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Ojai Valley School is among the most popular schools, within top 161 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Ojai Valley School has been favorited by 150 users.
How to start with an application with Ojai Valley School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Ojai Valley School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Ojai Valley School’s official site: http://www.ovs.org or call them at 805-646-1423.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Ojai Valley School?
Yes, here are few: Besant Hill School, Villanova Preparatory School and Oak Grove School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Ojai Valley School?
The overall rating for Ojai Valley School is B-.

The section ratings of Ojai Valley School are:
C for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

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Population (2022) 3,833,995
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Los Angeles International Airport

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