Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten, Meiners Oaks Early Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meiners Oaks Early Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Meiners Oaks Early Education's student population of 71 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Meiners Oaks Early Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meiners Oaks Early Education is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5989 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meiners Oaks Early Education's ranking?
Meiners Oaks Early Education is ranked #5989 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Meiners Oaks Early Education often compared to?
Meiners Oaks Early Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Mira Monte Elementary School, Topa Topa Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Meiners Oaks Early Education?
71 students attend Meiners Oaks Early Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Meiners Oaks Early Education students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meiners Oaks Early Education?
Meiners Oaks Early Education has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Meiners Oaks Early Education offer ?
Meiners Oaks Early Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Meiners Oaks Early Education part of?
Meiners Oaks Early Education is part of Ojai Unified School District.
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