Ojai Valley School
Overview

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.
Academics
Summary: OJAI VALLEY SCHOOL is an independent boarding and day school for 250 students on two campuses in beautiful Ojai, California. Our Lower Campus offers Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Our high school at the Upper Campus provides a balanced program of college-preparatory academics, fine and performing arts, sports, outdoor education, environmental studies, equestrian, and character development. Dedicated teachers and dorm parents create a warm, supportive environment that is conducive to learning. With their guidance, OVS students are encouraged to explore their interests, know themselves, and develop an appreciation and respect for other people on a global scale. Students are encouraged to question their teachers, seek new ways to learn, and discover the complexity of the world around them. By the time they graduate, they will have developed the academic strength and intellectual curiosity to succeed in college. But more importantly, they will have gained the confidence and character to meet life’s future challenges.
Department Director Laurel Colborn
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Average Class Size: 10
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 23
Number of AP Courses Offered: 23
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 33%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Study Skills Assistance
- Technology Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
- Journalism
History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- German
- Latin
- Spanish
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Electronics
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Marine Biology
- Oceanography
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Robotics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Probability
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
Music
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Individual Instructions
- Music History
- Music Theory
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Ceramics
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Publications
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Woodworking
- 3-D Art
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 4
Average Students Per Dorm: 32
Number of Girls Dorms: 2
Number of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Ropes Course; Climbing Wall; Equestrian Stables & Arenas; Archery Range; Soccer & Lacrosse Fields; Cross Country Course; Disc Golf Course; Day Student Lounge
Clubs & Organizations
- Astronomy Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Gardening Club
- Horseback Riding
- Mock Trial
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Skateboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Surfing Club
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Woodworking Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Lisa Boyd
Athletics Department Director: Doug Colborn
Arts
- Acting
- Ceramics
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Publications
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Woodworking
- 3-D Art
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Camping
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking
- Lacrosse
- Mountain Biking
- Nordic Skiing
- Nordic Ski Racing
- Outdoor Education
- Paddle Tennis
- Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Skateboarding
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Weight Lifting
- Archery
Graduates
Summary: The college counseling program is designed to guide students through the application process and help them identify the "best match" schools for them as individuals. Students can meet 30-35 college reps who visit campus each fall. They also have the opportunity to attend the National College Fair, visit local university campuses, and take an SAT prep class.
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | 520 | 500 | 470 |
75th percentile | 580 | 650 | 610 |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 2%
Average Merit Scholarship: 5,300
Current Endowment Amount: $
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 85
Total Day: 163
Total Enrollment: 248
Boys: 125
Girls: 123
Boarding Grades Offered: 3-12
Day Grades Offered: K-12
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Other
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $60,500
5-Day Boarding: $52,500
Day Tuition Fee: $22,500
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 30%
Average Awarded: $13,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 2%
Average Merit Scholarship: $5,300
Current Endowment Amount: $
Contact
Director of Admissions: Tracy Wilson
Admissions Phone: 805 646 1423
Fax: 805 646 0362
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ovs.org
Nearby Schools
- Villanova Preparatory School - 1mi / 1 km
- The Thacher School - 4mi / 7 km
- Cate School - 13mi / 21 km
- Dunn School - 50mi / 81 km
- Midland School - 51mi / 83 km
- Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy - 64mi / 103 km








