Fusion Academy South Bay Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.

Best Hermosa Beach Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 433 students in Hermosa Beach, CA (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,413 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Hermosa Beach, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private schools in Hermosa Beach, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Private Schools in Hermosa Beach, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy South Bay
Fusion Academy South Bay Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
1601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 260
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Hope Chapel Academy
2420 Pacific Coast Hwy
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 374-4673
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
340 Massey St
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 372-7486
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Hermosa Beach)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
433 Students
664,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
56%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
55,534 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
Average Class Size
1 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
72,089 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
104,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%
# Black Students
49 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
15%
5%
# White Students
98 Students
236,055 Students
% White Students
31%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
84 Students
189,135 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hermosa Beach, CA?
3 private schools are located in Hermosa Beach, CA.
What percentage of students in Hermosa Beach go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Hermosa Beach are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hermosa Beach?
67% of private schools in Hermosa Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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