Ojai Valley School vs. Oak Grove School
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School Overview
School
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Top Rankings
Ojai Valley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Oak Grove School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Overview
The philosophy of Ojai Valley School is contained in the motto "Integer Vitae," meaning wholeness of life, symmetry of life, soundness of life, and, therefore, poise and strength of life.
To accommodate this school philosophy, every effort is made to create an atmosphere for students and faculty that is conducive to learning and growing through the framework of a warm family environment.
Guided by this stated philosophy, Ojai Valley School has, as its goals and objectives, the development of each student's character.
Ojai Valley School students are presented with a wide variety of experiences through college and university preparatory studies, campus life, field trips, student activities, athletic programs, outdoor education and camping.
These activities allow students to explore the extent of their interests and abilities, to know themselves, and to develop an attitude of appreciation and respect.
The mission of Oak Grove School is to assist students in developing those qualities of mind, heart, and body that will enable them to function with excellence, care, and responsibility in the modern world.
In addition, it is the intention of the school to offer a place where the whole community can inquire together into the perennial questions of humankind and explore an approach to life that is whole, mindful, and intelligent.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
mild learning differences
Year Founded
n/a
1975
Students Body
Total Students
286 students
231 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
6%
Students by Grade
![Ojai Valley School Student By Grade Ojai Valley School Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/3000/3235/ojai-valley-school-chart-r7mWpB.png)
![Oak Grove School Student By Grade Oak Grove School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/3000/3208/oak-grove-school-chart-HQbv6k.png)
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
12
Pre-K Students
10
24
Kindergarten Students
9
16
Grade 1 Students
12
16
Grade 2 Students
12
16
Grade 3 Students
18
16
Grade 4 Students
18
17
Grade 5 Students
16
18
Grade 6 Students
28
17
Grade 7 Students
28
18
Grade 8 Students
35
18
Grade 9 Students
25
13
Grade 10 Students
25
15
Grade 11 Students
25
10
Grade 12 Students
25
5
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
80%
Average Class Size
n/a
16
Number of AP Classes
n/a
5
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:10
Average SAT score
n/a
1350
Average ACT score
n/a
29
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Casual)
(Casual)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$45,500
$18,000
Tuition Notes
n/a
Please see tuition and fee schedule on website as tuition varies by program; $10,000-20,000 for day students Pk-12. Family Style Boarding: $47,000
% on Financial Aid
n/a
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
60%
Admissions Director
Tracy Wilson
Krista Swanner
Admissions Associate
John Valenzuela
Laurie Cornell
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5