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School Overview

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Matriculation B
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B+
Community B+
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The mission of Besant Hill School is the development of each individual’s intellectual and artistic abilities. Through awakening the spirit of inquiry, we encourage students to pursue integrity and excellence. Our non-competitive college prep community builds honesty, respect, compassion, and responsibility. Our goal is to develop a lifelong habit of learning as embodied in our school’s motto, Aún Aprendo—I am still learning.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$77,550
Enrollment
80
International Students
42%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$3 million
AP
10
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
8
Boarding %
90

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 California Institute of the Arts 1 +
#6 Art Center College of Design 1 +
Parsons The New School for Design 1 +
#8 Pratt Institute 1 +
#10 School of Visual Arts 1 +
#18 Columbia College Chicago 1 +
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +

AP Scores

(2023-2024)
Number of students who took AP tests
29
Number of tests taken
56
5%
33%
30%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(10)
Biology
Calculus AB
Spanish Language and Culture
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Biology
Calculus AB
Spanish Language and Culture
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Statistics
Psychology
United States History
English Literature and Composition
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AP Equivalent and Beyond

(4)
Honors English II
Honors English III
Honors Math IV
Honors World History

Sports

(12)
Basketball
Cross Country
Volleyball
Swimming
Aquatics
Dance
Basketball
Cross Country
Volleyball
Swimming
Aquatics
Dance
Soccer
Surfing
Yoga
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(14)
Community Service
Peer Tutoring
Fashion
Gym
Soccer
DEI
Community Service
Peer Tutoring
Fashion
Gym
Soccer
DEI
Skiing
Camping
Book
Drama
Yearbook
MUN Leadership
MUN
UNICEF
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Arts

(20)
Acting
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Book Arts
Ceramics
Acting
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Book Arts
Ceramics
Digital Art
Studio Art
Publishing
Film
Performing
Chamber Choir
Art History
Digital Photography
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Contact Info

http://www.besanthill.org
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road Ojai, CA 93023
805-646-4343
admissions@besanthill.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1946
Campus Size: 520 acres
Boarding Rate: 90%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits, Zoom
School Code:
TOEFL: 8104
SSAT: 3697

5.0/5 2 reviews

FindingSchool's user
Provided by School (Parent) 17/03/2025
My son joined the school as a boarding freshman from China. It is a small school where each kid get more attention from faculties in both educational guidance and living care. Three trips per week for kids to access different areas of great LA and shopping, food, etc. A rarely beautiful campus with great scenes and animals. Happy valley happy school!
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Provided by School (Parent) 14/03/2025
My son, now a grade 11 student, attended Besant Hill School in 2024. Situated in the beautiful and safe city of Ojai, Besant Hill School has provided an exceptional educational experience. The teachers and staff are not only dedicated to academic growth but also supportive in daily life, fostering a nurturing environment. Moreover, the school's dining facilities offer delicious meals, often praised by my son as among the best in the US. Additionally, the school organizes a variety of weekend activities, including visits to museums, skiing trips, and city tours, which enhance the students' overall experience. Besant Hill School truly excels in providing a well-rounded education and a vibrant community culture.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Besant Hill School

Tell me a bit about Besant Hill School.
Besant Hill School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1946 , and currently has about 80 students, 42.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.besanthill.org.
Does Besant Hill School have rigorous academic requirements?
Besant Hill School is offering 10 AP courses.

In recent years, 33 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Besant Hill School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Besant Hill School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 9.26% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 1.85% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Besant Hill School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Besant Hill School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, TOEFL for international students, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Besant Hill School?
The total fee for Besant Hill School in 2024 is $77,550 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@besanthill.org .
Where is Besant Hill School located?
Besant Hill School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Besant Hill School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Besant Hill School is among the most popular schools, within top 218 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Besant Hill School has been favorited by 95 users.
How do I complete an application for Besant Hill School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Besant Hill School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Besant Hill School’s official site: http://www.besanthill.org or call them at 805-646-4343.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Besant Hill School?
Yes, here are few: Ojai Valley School, The Thacher School and Villanova Preparatory School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Besant Hill School?
The overall rating for Besant Hill School is B.

The section ratings of Besant Hill School are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Los Angeles, California
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Population (2022) 3,833,995
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Los Angeles International Airport

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