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La Palma Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 308 students in La Palma, CA, 7% of all K-12 students in La Palma, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is same as the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
25% of private schools in La Palma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked La Palma Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Stepping Stones School
Stepping Stones School
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
5532 La Palma Ave
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 761-3962
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Map of Beacon Day School
Beacon Day School
Gr: Inquire with school | 97 students
Special Education School
24 Centerpointe Dr
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 288-4200
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Map of La Palma Christian
La Palma Christian
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
(1)
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Map of Semita School
Semita School
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students
Specialized Curriculum
6 Centerpointe Dr Ste 700
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 367-8688
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La Palma, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
308
Students
-10.2% (-35 students) 10-yr
$14,900
Avg. Tuition
+210.4% (+$10,100) 8-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
82%
Students of Color
-4.7% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-34.8% (-8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (La Palma)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
308 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202577180179
202477175172
202388181174
202288189185
202188185180
202088179171
2019109179175
2018109173172
2017109179180
2016114173178
2015114162167
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% Students of Color
82%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202582%51%34%
202482%51%34%
202384%50%33%
202285%48%33%
202185%48%32%
202085%48%32%
201984%48%31%
201884%47%31%
201786%50%32%
201686%49%32%
201586%49%32%
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0.67
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.670.740.65
20240.670.740.65
20230.730.740.65
20220.710.730.64
20210.710.730.64
20200.710.730.64
20190.570.730.63
20180.570.730.63
20170.570.720.61
20160.550.720.61
20150.550.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
15%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%11%5%
202415%11%5%
202328%11%5%
202228%10%4%
202128%10%4%
202028%10%4%
201916%10%4%
201816%10%4%
201716%10%4%
201615%10%4%
201515%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
37 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%16%9%
202412%16%9%
202316%16%9%
202215%16%8%
202115%16%9%
202015%16%9%
20199%16%8%
20189%17%8%
20179%17%8%
20168%17%8%
20158%17%8%
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# Black Students
35 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511%5%7%
202411%5%7%
20236%5%8%
20226%4%7%
20216%5%7%
20206%5%8%
20195%4%7%
20185%4%7%
20175%5%7%
20165%5%7%
20155%5%8%
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# White Students
27 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
9%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%37%52%
20249%37%52%
20239%38%52%
20229%40%54%
20219%40%54%
20209%40%54%
20198%41%56%
20188%41%56%
20178%43%58%
20168%43%58%
20158%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
164 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
53%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202553%29%26%
202453%29%26%
202341%28%25%
202242%28%25%
202142%27%25%
202042%27%24%
201962%26%24%
201862%26%23%
201762%24%22%
201664%24%22%
201564%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202320:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201922:112:112:1
201822:112:112:1
201722:113:112:1
201623:113:112:1
201523:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%59%55%
20243%58%54%
20233%58%54%
20223%59%54%
20213%59%54%
20203%58%54%
20193%58%53%
20183%58%53%
20173%58%53%
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Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025101715
2024101715
2023101715
2022101715
2021101715
2020101715
2019101715
2018101715
2017101715
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,900
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$14,900$18,076$15,012
2024$4,800$17,195$13,254
2023$4,800$16,660$12,626
2022$4,800$15,979$12,187
2021$4,800$15,298$11,800
2020$4,800$14,748$11,512
2019$4,800$14,369$11,293
2018$4,800$13,813$11,017
2017$4,800$13,422$10,708
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$31.26 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Palma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202580%80%81%
202480%84%85%
202380%84%85%
202280%84%85%
202180%84%85%
202080%84%85%
201980%84%85%
201880%84%85%
201780%85%85%
201680%84%85%
201580%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in La Palma, CA?
The top ranked private schools in La Palma, CA is Stepping Stones School.
How many private schools are located in La Palma?
4 private schools are located in La Palma.
What percentage of students in La Palma go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in La Palma are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Palma?
25% of private schools in La Palma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

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