Besant Hill School
 
Where students learn how to think, not what to think

Founded in 1946 Besant Hill is a co-educational, independent day and boarding school of 100 students from grades 9 to 12 in Ojai, California. If you are the kind of student who is looking to balance academic challenge with creative expression through the arts and experiential education then you have come to the right place!

As a community, our goal is to cultivate what is excellent in each student. Besant Hill provides a small intimate learning environment where students are able to fully explore and express both their intellectual and creative abilities. With small classes, positive student/teacher relationships, many offerings in the performing and visual arts and a rural location on over 500 acres of land that is only a short drive from Los Angeles, you will surely find a school where the fullest devlopment of your potential is at your fingertips.

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Justin Kobbe
Class of 2003
"BHS has taught me to see people for who they really are. The school has opened my mind to new ideas. Besant Hill School has definitely changed my life for the better."
 
 
Besant Hill News
 
Ojai's Alive Arts Festival @ The Farmer & the Cook
Join us for a student run senior arts project....The Ojai's Alive Arts Festival. ...
 
BHS Annual Spring Arts Festival 4-19-08!
Please join us for a wonderful day celebrating the Arts at Besant Hill School.  Registration details and information. Hope to see you there!...