Meiners Oaks Early Education vs Valley Oak Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 968 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meiners Oaks Early Education
Ojai · Public elementary · Grades K–K
71 students
Valley Oak Charter
Ojai · Charter other · Grades K–12
75 students
| Measure | Meiners Oaks Early Education Ojai, California | Valley Oak Charter Ojai, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2261 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #29336 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 71 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 71 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 37.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24.5% |
| city | Ojai | Ojai |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meiners Oaks Early Education does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Valley Oak Charter does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Valley Oak Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 36.6%).
- •Meiners Oaks Early Education does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 37.5).
- •Valley Oak Charter is the larger school with 75 students compared with 71.
- •Meiners Oaks Early Education is a public school while Valley Oak Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meiners Oaks Early Education better than Valley Oak Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meiners Oaks Early Education and Valley Oak Charter?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Ojai and Ojai in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meiners Oaks Early Education: 71. Valley Oak Charter: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meiners Oaks Early Education and Valley Oak Charter rank in California?
Meiners Oaks Early Education is 2261st of 5,693 and Valley Oak Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).