Mira Monte Elementary vs Nordhoff High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mira Monte Elementary
Ojai · Public elementary · Grades K–6
523 students
Nordhoff High
Ojai · Public high · Grades 9–12
576 students
| Measure | Mira Monte Elementary Ojai, California | Nordhoff High Ojai, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3094 of 5,693 | #423 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36815 of 50,301 | #8696 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 523 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Ojai | Ojai |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nordhoff High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 32.7).
- •Nordhoff High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Nordhoff High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Nordhoff High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 54.7%).
- •Nordhoff High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 26.2).
- •Nordhoff High is the larger school with 576 students compared with 523.
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 Mira Monte Elementary better than Nordhoff High?
On the Success Index (US), Nordhoff High ranks higher (48.8 vs 32.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mira Monte Elementary and Nordhoff High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ojai and Ojai in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Monte Elementary: 523. Nordhoff High: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Monte Elementary and Nordhoff High rank in California?
Mira Monte Elementary is 3094th of 5,693 and Nordhoff High is 423rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).